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pissonNOS · 02-20-2004, 09:52 PM

I want to get rid of my 2 piece drive shaft and put in a newer style one piece aluminum drive shaft. Is it possible or has anyone done this. also do you have any sduggestions if this isnt possible?

pissonNOS

*rage'nrat638* · 02-20-2004, 10:18 PM

many people have changed to a one piece shaft.....
i would not spend the money on aluminum......
steel would be best...IMO
CHROME-MOLY....is what my pro-street truck as 5" diam.

chewed up rear ends...
spit out transmissions...

never hurt the drive shaft...yet

gonebad2 · 02-21-2004, 12:28 AM

Inland Empire in Southern Cali makes them out of aluminum. You're looking at about $600.00

cdowns · 02-21-2004, 12:34 AM

LWB not real good for 1piece shafts

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2004, 01:53 AM

I wouldn't do it on a LWB myself. Most drive shaft shops will send you away for asking for it. Anything over 6 foot long, and 'whipping' becomes an issue. Some shops will do it, but even then, most of them shouldn't be doing it.
There is nothing wrong with the old 2 pc set up. Get some quality u-joints and carrier bearing, and you'll be set for another 100,000 miles.

02-20-2004, 09:52 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	aluminum drive shaft q's I want to get rid of my 2 piece drive shaft and put in a newer style one piece aluminum drive shaft. Is it possible or has anyone done this. also do you have any sduggestions if this isnt possible? pissonNOS __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-21-2004, 12:28 AM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Inland Empire in Southern Cali makes them out of aluminum. You're looking at about $600.00 __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-21-2004, 12:34 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	LWB not real good for 1piece shafts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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02-20-2004, 10:18 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	many people have changed to a one piece shaft..... i would not spend the money on aluminum...... steel would be best...IMO CHROME-MOLY....is what my pro-street truck as 5" diam. chewed up rear ends... spit out transmissions... never hurt the drive shaft...yet

02-21-2004, 01:53 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I wouldn't do it on a LWB myself. Most drive shaft shops will send you away for asking for it. Anything over 6 foot long, and 'whipping' becomes an issue. Some shops will do it, but even then, most of them shouldn't be doing it. There is nothing wrong with the old 2 pc set up. Get some quality u-joints and carrier bearing, and you'll be set for another 100,000 miles.



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