LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zumo · 06-01-2011, 12:34 AM

Is there any kind of kit out there to help me "rebuild" my 2 piece driveshaft?

**StingRay** · 06-01-2011, 10:20 AM

Three u-joints and a center bearing. Mark the shafts and yoke and put it back together the same as it came apart. The steady bearing can be a bugger to get off sometimes and may need a puller.

72freak · 06-01-2011, 11:11 AM

Yep...as mentioned above...a few new components...have it ballanced and its new!

Zumo · 06-01-2011, 01:48 PM

Cool and should I be able to get the u-joint and center bearing from like NAPA or something?

72freak · 06-01-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zumo

Cool and should I be able to get the u-joint and center bearing from like NAPA or something?

Yes....however try your local drive shaft shop....in some areas is very reasonable to have it all done there.

brad_man_72 · 06-01-2011, 02:40 PM

sometimes it's alot cheaper to have a driveline shop do it right the first time.
if your local parts place has quality ujoints and center support bearing have at it. Most local parts places sell Precision, house brand junk. Like stated above mark everything!.. Disregard last statement if it's already been worked on or is already out of time. Take it to the pros and have it ballanced. Pros will also be able to identify problems most wouldn't reognize.

**oldgold70c10** · 06-01-2011, 06:22 PM

I did it myself and for all the trouble it was, I'd have a driveline shop do it next time.

Longhorn Man · 06-03-2011, 10:01 PM

i'm a cheap (and broke) SOB... and I don't do them myself.

ETsC10 · 06-04-2011, 01:40 AM

If you are planning to do it yourself, have a seasoned pro walk you through it once or twice. Or more.
Doable but probably more work than it's worth, than to hire it out to someone who does it daily.

06-01-2011, 12:34 AM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? Is there any kind of kit out there to help me "rebuild" my 2 piece driveshaft? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

06-01-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? Three u-joints and a center bearing. Mark the shafts and yoke and put it back together the same as it came apart. The steady bearing can be a bugger to get off sometimes and may need a puller. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

06-01-2011, 11:11 AM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? Yep...as mentioned above...a few new components...have it ballanced and its new! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

06-01-2011, 01:48 PM	#4
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? Cool and should I be able to get the u-joint and center bearing from like NAPA or something? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

06-01-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? sometimes it's alot cheaper to have a driveline shop do it right the first time. if your local parts place has quality ujoints and center support bearing have at it. Most local parts places sell Precision, house brand junk. Like stated above mark everything!.. Disregard last statement if it's already been worked on or is already out of time. Take it to the pros and have it ballanced. Pros will also be able to identify problems most wouldn't reognize.

06-01-2011, 06:22 PM	#7
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? I did it myself and for all the trouble it was, I'd have a driveline shop do it next time. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

06-03-2011, 10:01 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? i'm a cheap (and broke) SOB... and I don't do them myself.

06-04-2011, 01:40 AM	#9
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: LWD Driveshaft: Can I rebuild it? If you are planning to do it yourself, have a seasoned pro walk you through it once or twice. Or more. Doable but probably more work than it's worth, than to hire it out to someone who does it daily.

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