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67gmcstepside · 01-24-2010, 09:57 AM

Did v8 4x4's have the 2 piece drv shaft and 6 cyc have the 1? I see in the assembly manual KE109 and 209 = 2 piece and KA has a 1 piece.
Thanks

1969K10 · 01-24-2010, 10:15 AM

our 68 (LWB) I'm fairly certain came with a straight 6, but has a 2-piece DS.

AusTruck · 01-24-2010, 10:18 AM

My 69 SWB has a one piece driveshaft. It was originally a 6 cylinder turbo 350, is now a 350 crate motor (not any HP one though) with the turbo 350. Frame doesn't show any evidence of a carrier bearing having been there, so I'm surmising it had a one-piece driveshaft from the factory. Oh, its a 2wd also.

67gmcstepside · 01-24-2010, 11:51 AM

Maybe is as simple as LWB = 2 piece, SWB= 1 piece. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I hope to hear from a LWB 4x4 owner.

**too much stuff** · 01-24-2010, 11:56 AM

I "think" all 4x4 trucks had the one piece drive shaft. Long or short bed...

67gmcstepside · 01-24-2010, 12:16 PM

My issue is mine has the 2 piece and need to verify if its correct, LWB 4x4 2 piece. The assembly manual does show a pic of a 2 piece for the KE model.
Thanks.

67gmcstepside · 01-24-2010, 08:46 PM

Does anyone have a 67 LWB 4x4 with a single drive shaft?

msgross · 01-24-2010, 11:54 AM

my SWB 4x4 has a 1 piece...

**Palf70Step** · 01-24-2010, 12:16 PM

It just depends. My 70 SWB Chevy & 69 SWB Chevy, both with 6s was one piece shaft, while Krue's SWB 70 V8GMC had 2 a piece. I would Imagine all 4wds are one piece. I have yet to figure the difference on SWB 2wd why some are 1 piece and some are 2 piece.

ksbeatty · 01-24-2010, 08:51 PM

I have a 70 4x4 with a one piece.

67gmcstepside · 01-24-2010, 08:55 PM

Thanks, This is getting more confusing. 70 LWB 4x4 has the 1 piece. There must be a reason that some trucks got the 2 piece.

*vegaschevy* · 01-24-2010, 09:02 PM

There is also 2 different diameter shafts and 2 different styles of carrier bearings totaling four different possible carrier bearing set ups

msgross · 01-24-2010, 09:21 PM

could depend on tranny option as well since auto's are longer than manuals.

67gmcstepside · 01-24-2010, 09:37 PM

Thanks guys, Its tough when you have a frankenstien truck to start with. So far I have a 67 chevy cab with a GMC rad support and 4 headlights on a 67 3/4 gmc frame with 2 piece drv shafts running a 70 350/255 truck motor. 3 sp OTT with a T221 TC.
I apprecate the time helping me try to inderstand what I have.

71 super · 01-24-2010, 10:10 PM

My 72 swb is a one piece, brother's lwb 72 is a one piece as well, both are original units for the respective trucks

chevroletman223 · 01-24-2010, 11:45 PM

my 68 2wd with a th350 and 327 is a 2 piece and its origional

eric67m · 01-25-2010, 08:30 AM

1967, k10, 4x4, 327, sm465(4speed), np205(not stock), 2 piece drive line, wide mount carrier bearing on stock mounted crossmember.

mrein3 · 01-25-2010, 09:05 AM

FWIW, my 1971 long wheel base chassis, originally a 3-speed manual on the tree, NP205, had a 1-piece rear drive shaft. I bought a th350/NP205 out of a 1972 blazer and used my truck's original drive shafts. One rear and one front.

I've never dealt with a T221 transfer case. All long wheel base 4x4 I've dealt with had NP205s and a one piece rear drive shaft.

67gmcstepside · 01-25-2010, 09:26 AM

Thanks guys, I am assuming the 2 piece is original on my 67. I am starting to think 1/2 tons = 2 piece, 3/4 = 1 piece.
My rear only has 2 leafs not 4/5 so I am thinking its a 1/2 LWB hence the 2 piece drv shaft.
Thanks for the replys.

71meangreenc10 · 01-25-2010, 10:06 AM

I have never seen a 6 or 8 2wd that came with a factory one piece shaft. I have owned 8 of these trucks ( & burbs).....

Still looking for the 4wd that fits the needs.

Smitty

71 super · 01-25-2010, 06:26 PM

As far a 2wd, my bb truck was two piece, changed to one piece, 68 2wd is 2 piece (both are automatics), had 69 swb with 6 was one piece (was 3 spd)

01-24-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? Did v8 4x4's have the 2 piece drv shaft and 6 cyc have the 1? I see in the assembly manual KE109 and 209 = 2 piece and KA has a 1 piece. Thanks Last edited by 67gmcstepside; 01-24-2010 at 10:02 AM.

01-24-2010, 10:15 AM	#2
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? our 68 (LWB) I'm fairly certain came with a straight 6, but has a 2-piece DS. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

01-24-2010, 10:18 AM	#3
AusTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 90	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? My 69 SWB has a one piece driveshaft. It was originally a 6 cylinder turbo 350, is now a 350 crate motor (not any HP one though) with the turbo 350. Frame doesn't show any evidence of a carrier bearing having been there, so I'm surmising it had a one-piece driveshaft from the factory. Oh, its a 2wd also. Last edited by AusTruck; 01-24-2010 at 10:19 AM. Reason: typo correction

01-24-2010, 11:51 AM	#4
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? Maybe is as simple as LWB = 2 piece, SWB= 1 piece. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I hope to hear from a LWB 4x4 owner.

01-24-2010, 11:56 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? I "think" all 4x4 trucks had the one piece drive shaft. Long or short bed... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-24-2010, 12:16 PM	#6
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? My issue is mine has the 2 piece and need to verify if its correct, LWB 4x4 2 piece. The assembly manual does show a pic of a 2 piece for the KE model. Thanks.

01-24-2010, 08:46 PM	#7
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? Does anyone have a 67 LWB 4x4 with a single drive shaft?

01-24-2010, 11:54 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? my SWB 4x4 has a 1 piece... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-24-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? It just depends. My 70 SWB Chevy & 69 SWB Chevy, both with 6s was one piece shaft, while Krue's SWB 70 V8GMC had 2 a piece. I would Imagine all 4wds are one piece. I have yet to figure the difference on SWB 2wd why some are 1 piece and some are 2 piece. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-24-2010, 08:51 PM	#10
ksbeatty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 300	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? I have a 70 4x4 with a one piece. __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 2" Lift, A/C, PS, PB 383 Stroker, 700R4, 205, 4.10 GM Medium Bronze (Copper Poly) no new nick name yet. She is to pretty to be the Beater. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241855

01-24-2010, 08:55 PM	#11
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? Thanks, This is getting more confusing. 70 LWB 4x4 has the 1 piece. There must be a reason that some trucks got the 2 piece. Last edited by 67gmcstepside; 01-24-2010 at 08:55 PM.

01-24-2010, 09:02 PM	#12
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? There is also 2 different diameter shafts and 2 different styles of carrier bearings totaling four different possible carrier bearing set ups

01-24-2010, 09:21 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? could depend on tranny option as well since auto's are longer than manuals. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-24-2010, 09:37 PM	#14
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? Thanks guys, Its tough when you have a frankenstien truck to start with. So far I have a 67 chevy cab with a GMC rad support and 4 headlights on a 67 3/4 gmc frame with 2 piece drv shafts running a 70 350/255 truck motor. 3 sp OTT with a T221 TC. I apprecate the time helping me try to inderstand what I have.

01-24-2010, 10:10 PM	#15
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,081	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? My 72 swb is a one piece, brother's lwb 72 is a one piece as well, both are original units for the respective trucks __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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01-24-2010, 11:45 PM	#16
chevroletman223 Dan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Remsen, NY Posts: 230	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? my 68 2wd with a th350 and 327 is a 2 piece and its origional __________________ 1968 C10 Short Fleet - L79 327, th350 1971 Nova - 327, Th350, 3.73 posi 1971 K10 Short fleet - 350/350 1971 K20 longbox - 350, 4spd 1970 Chevelle, Tunnel ram set up 355, th350 1986 C30 Dually, 454/400 1967 Impala 4 door hardtop, Supernatural clone 1968 Camaro, 327, pwerglide 1967 camaro, numbers match 350, powerglide, bench seat car 1968 Nova, Numbers match 6cyl, powerglide 1968 Nova, 327, th350 1970 Impala, 350, Th350 1968 Impala, Numbers match 350, Th350 1971 Chevelle SS, Numbers match 350, muncie

01-25-2010, 08:30 AM	#17
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? 1967, k10, 4x4, 327, sm465(4speed), np205(not stock), 2 piece drive line, wide mount carrier bearing on stock mounted crossmember. __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

01-25-2010, 09:05 AM	#18
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? FWIW, my 1971 long wheel base chassis, originally a 3-speed manual on the tree, NP205, had a 1-piece rear drive shaft. I bought a th350/NP205 out of a 1972 blazer and used my truck's original drive shafts. One rear and one front. I've never dealt with a T221 transfer case. All long wheel base 4x4 I've dealt with had NP205s and a one piece rear drive shaft. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-25-2010, 09:26 AM	#19
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? Thanks guys, I am assuming the 2 piece is original on my 67. I am starting to think 1/2 tons = 2 piece, 3/4 = 1 piece. My rear only has 2 leafs not 4/5 so I am thinking its a 1/2 LWB hence the 2 piece drv shaft. Thanks for the replys. Last edited by 67gmcstepside; 01-25-2010 at 09:31 AM.

01-25-2010, 10:06 AM	#20
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? I have never seen a 6 or 8 2wd that came with a factory one piece shaft. I have owned 8 of these trucks ( & burbs)..... Still looking for the 4wd that fits the needs. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

01-25-2010, 06:26 PM	#21
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,081	Re: 2wd=2 piece drv shaft;4wd=1 piece? As far a 2wd, my bb truck was two piece, changed to one piece, 68 2wd is 2 piece (both are automatics), had 69 swb with 6 was one piece (was 3 spd) __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

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