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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort macleod alberta
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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?
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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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 ![]() |
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CC Nevada
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Inland Empire in Southern Cali makes them out of aluminum. You're looking at about $600.00
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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LWB not real good for 1piece shafts
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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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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