Is there a correct propeller shaft alignment? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

da-burb · 06-13-2003, 12:09 AM

I would assume that there is a right and wrong alignment on the front drive shaft. Looking at the constant velocity U-joint, if the front yoke on the drive shaft is horizontal, I am thinking that the other end at the slip shaft should be horizontal also. I looked under my other 4x4's and 2 were 90 degrees off and one was as I described. What say the experienced 4x4 gurus. (or doesn't it matter at all)

Blazer1970 · 06-13-2003, 07:56 AM

On a shaft with a double cardan joint at the t-case, it does not matter what the orientation of the other end (u-joint at axle) is.

**JIMs70GMC** · 06-13-2003, 08:18 AM

What Tim said. Also the angle at the u-joint end should be as close as possible to zero degrees.

da-burb · 06-13-2003, 08:23 AM

Thanks!

da-burb · 06-14-2003, 12:53 AM

Ok, now inside this double cardon joint is a spring. What is it's purpose? Because it sure doesn't look like it does much of anything.........

06-13-2003, 12:09 AM	#1
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Is there a correct propeller shaft alignment? I would assume that there is a right and wrong alignment on the front drive shaft. Looking at the constant velocity U-joint, if the front yoke on the drive shaft is horizontal, I am thinking that the other end at the slip shaft should be horizontal also. I looked under my other 4x4's and 2 were 90 degrees off and one was as I described. What say the experienced 4x4 gurus. (or doesn't it matter at all) __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-13-2003, 07:56 AM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	On a shaft with a double cardan joint at the t-case, it does not matter what the orientation of the other end (u-joint at axle) is. __________________ Tim

06-13-2003, 08:18 AM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	What Tim said. Also the angle at the u-joint end should be as close as possible to zero degrees. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

06-13-2003, 08:23 AM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Thanks! __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

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06-14-2003, 12:53 AM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Ok, now inside this double cardon joint is a spring. What is it's purpose? Because it sure doesn't look like it does much of anything.........



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