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50adrod · 02-01-2009, 05:29 PM

I have a ford 9 inch rear and a 4l60e trans from a 06 tahoe. most of the newer trucks have aluiminum driveshats, it might be harder to get one of those shortened. should I just get one off of an older ford truck and use a conversion u joint?

cajundragger · 02-02-2009, 02:01 AM

easier to call empire driveline and have them do it all.

renegade8720 · 02-02-2009, 04:49 AM

Try Dennys Driveshafts.

Renegade

robin58 · 02-02-2009, 10:04 AM

Or if you're around the Baton Rouge area, go to Margot's on Airline by Choctaw.

**mr48chev** · 02-02-2009, 12:07 PM

There should be a good driveline shop in most major metropolitan areas.
Maybe not with the reputation of inland empire though http://www.iedls.com/ I believe that they are who Cajundragger is referring to and are one of the most respected driveline shops in the country. At the least I think their sight has valuable info on measuring the truck for the driveshaft.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...+Louisiana&spe

Is the google search for driveline service in Louisiana. You have to weed out the trash but there may be something you can use.
The other option is to hunt, measure find, cut if necessary and match.
OBTW some GM and Ford drivelines use the same U joints.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 02-02-2009, 05:29 PM

Driveline shops are all over and can make you one with yoke for 75$/100$.
Just be sure to tell them if your running an auto tranny. Otherwise they might build a std tranny where there is a small pin hole in the yoke allowing trans fluid to drip through.

cajundragger · 02-02-2009, 11:26 PM

I've yet to have a local made shaft balance correctly. They all suck. Not to mention they wont build one to handle my hp goals.

and yes I was talking about inland empire.

robin58 · 02-03-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

I've yet to have a local made shaft balance correctly. They all suck. Not to mention they wont build one to handle my hp goals.

and yes I was talking about inland empire.

I'll vouch for the one I listed above. Take a spin by there one day. You don't need to go to the main counter, just go to the side entrance and go through the roll-up door by the chainlink fence. He builds driveshafts for anything from 18 wheelers through hotrods to dragstrip.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 02-03-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robin58

I'll vouch for the one I listed above. Take a spin by there one day. You don't need to go to the main counter, just go to the side entrance and go through the roll-up door by the chainlink fence. He builds driveshafts for anything from 18 wheelers through hotrods to dragstrip.

Go through the roll-up door by the chainlink fence? No fancy office?

Now I'll put my money on this guy for a balanced shaft. He'll build you a shaft instead of giving you the shaft!

robin58 · 02-03-2009, 06:05 PM

LOL. The guy's an enthusiast. He just happens to work for a place that does everything from repairs on 18 wheelers and rv's to your basic oil changes. But the owners are smart enough to realize he has his own following with hotrodders so let him basically run his own deal back there. I've used him numerous times, my neighbor used him for his 54 Chevy 1/2 ton with a 475HP motor, local mufflershop guy uses him for his Camaro drag car, etc. Sofar the only thing he hasn't been able to do for me was fix and balance a two piece BMW driveshaft, but he did get me a new one within 24 hours at a cost far below dealer / internet cost (under $400 versus $700+ at dealer). One of the few places that still understands the meaning of service and pleasing the customer.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 02-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Boy, he's an endangered species.

cajundragger · 02-04-2009, 11:55 AM

yeah mine is already on order anyways. but being the son of a business owner, I'll never just walk past the office straight to the shop.

OrrieG · 02-04-2009, 01:03 PM

Once you find those guys you need to support them. The go-to guy for racers and car guys in this region (Idaho) is Jim's Driveline, he has done a couple for me and you see his work on most the cars at the shows and Firebird.

**mr48chev** · 02-04-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Once you find those guys you need to support them. The go-to guy for racers and car guys in this region (Idaho) is Jim's Driveline, he has done a couple for me and you see his work on most the cars at the shows and Firebird.

Does he do mail order? The local outfit doesn't have the best of reputations and I'd have to go to Portland or Seattle.

I need a new front half for the 71 made up pretty soon when I decide what trans will replace the 350 that is in the truck now.

OrrieG · 02-04-2009, 08:15 PM

You can ask him, I don't see why not. Here is his information:

Jims Drive Train Specialties Incorporated
113 E 41st St
Garden City, ID 83714
208-384-5015

The current owner (for last 30 years) is not named Jim BTW.

02-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	I need a driveshaft I have a ford 9 inch rear and a 4l60e trans from a 06 tahoe. most of the newer trucks have aluiminum driveshats, it might be harder to get one of those shortened. should I just get one off of an older ford truck and use a conversion u joint? __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

02-02-2009, 02:01 AM	#2
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: I need a driveshaft easier to call empire driveline and have them do it all.

02-02-2009, 04:49 AM	#3
renegade8720 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 193	Re: I need a driveshaft Try Dennys Driveshafts. Renegade

02-02-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: I need a driveshaft Or if you're around the Baton Rouge area, go to Margot's on Airline by Choctaw.

02-02-2009, 12:07 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: I need a driveshaft There should be a good driveline shop in most major metropolitan areas. Maybe not with the reputation of inland empire though http://www.iedls.com/ I believe that they are who Cajundragger is referring to and are one of the most respected driveline shops in the country. At the least I think their sight has valuable info on measuring the truck for the driveshaft. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...+Louisiana&spe Is the google search for driveline service in Louisiana. You have to weed out the trash but there may be something you can use. The other option is to hunt, measure find, cut if necessary and match. OBTW some GM and Ford drivelines use the same U joints.

02-02-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: I need a driveshaft Driveline shops are all over and can make you one with yoke for 75$/100$. Just be sure to tell them if your running an auto tranny. Otherwise they might build a std tranny where there is a small pin hole in the yoke allowing trans fluid to drip through. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

02-02-2009, 11:26 PM	#7
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: I need a driveshaft I've yet to have a local made shaft balance correctly. They all suck. Not to mention they wont build one to handle my hp goals. and yes I was talking about inland empire.

02-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#10
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: I need a driveshaft LOL. The guy's an enthusiast. He just happens to work for a place that does everything from repairs on 18 wheelers and rv's to your basic oil changes. But the owners are smart enough to realize he has his own following with hotrodders so let him basically run his own deal back there. I've used him numerous times, my neighbor used him for his 54 Chevy 1/2 ton with a 475HP motor, local mufflershop guy uses him for his Camaro drag car, etc. Sofar the only thing he hasn't been able to do for me was fix and balance a two piece BMW driveshaft, but he did get me a new one within 24 hours at a cost far below dealer / internet cost (under $400 versus $700+ at dealer). One of the few places that still understands the meaning of service and pleasing the customer.

02-03-2009, 08:00 PM	#11
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: I need a driveshaft Boy, he's an endangered species. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

02-04-2009, 11:55 AM	#12
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: I need a driveshaft yeah mine is already on order anyways. but being the son of a business owner, I'll never just walk past the office straight to the shop.

02-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#13
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: I need a driveshaft Once you find those guys you need to support them. The go-to guy for racers and car guys in this region (Idaho) is Jim's Driveline, he has done a couple for me and you see his work on most the cars at the shows and Firebird. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-04-2009, 08:15 PM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: I need a driveshaft You can ask him, I don't see why not. Here is his information: Jims Drive Train Specialties Incorporated 113 E 41st St Garden City, ID 83714 208-384-5015 The current owner (for last 30 years) is not named Jim BTW. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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