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COACHMEASON · 02-28-2009, 07:33 PM

I shortened my frame from long to short...I have my long bed two piece driveshaft...Will I be able to reuse this or I am going to find another driveshaft? What are my options?

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2009, 08:49 PM

it's 12 inches too long now... since you cut 12 inches out of the middle of the frame.
You can have it shortened, or locate a SWB shaft or shafts.

brad_man_72 · 02-28-2009, 08:55 PM

i would reuse trans yoke and weld yokes and have a one piece made if you can.

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2009, 09:02 PM

if going for a real low stance, 2 piece may be better. A 2 piece is truely a better set up, just takes quality parts to make it worth while.

jholley · 02-28-2009, 09:02 PM

Unfortunately I've got some experience in this area. As expressed above you can use your front and rear yokes and have a driveshaft custom made. It really isnt that expensive. I paid about $200 to have my driveshaft lengthened two inches. I know that sounds like a lot but really what I'm getting is a new shaft with my front and rear yokes welded to it and balanced.

the lights · 02-28-2009, 09:10 PM

I did what you did and I shortened my own drive shaft just took it out of the front that hooks up to the transmission. I split the weld to take out the yoke and shortened then re welded it is worth a shot. I thought it might vibrate at freeway speeds but nothing at all.

brad_man_72 · 02-28-2009, 09:11 PM

a 2 piece is better but when working with 40 year old parts, buying a new slip, stub, and carrier bearing when you could just get a 1 piece shaft made doesnt make alot of sense to me

brad_man_72 · 02-28-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by the lights

I did what you did and I shortened my own drive shaft just took it out of the front that hooks up to the transmission. I split the weld to take out the yoke and shortened then re welded it is worth a shot. I thought it might vibrate at freeway speeds but nothing at all.

after working in a driveshaft shop, i highly recommend not doing this yourself. while a diy job is great for getting your truck out of the field, you will be lucky to make a shaft that a pro can fix, most arrent that lucky, and end up spending more money than they were trying to save.
i have seen professional mechanics that couldnt properly install a ujoint if their life depended on it, much less try to weld in an end yoke straight enough to be useable.

the lights · 02-28-2009, 09:31 PM

I share your concern, it was supposed to be temporary so I could take it to the dmv to be inspectedt, but it worked so good I ended up just leaving it.

02-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Driveshaft... I shortened my frame from long to short...I have my long bed two piece driveshaft...Will I be able to reuse this or I am going to find another driveshaft? What are my options? Thanks __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

02-28-2009, 08:49 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Driveshaft... it's 12 inches too long now... since you cut 12 inches out of the middle of the frame. You can have it shortened, or locate a SWB shaft or shafts.

02-28-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Driveshaft... i would reuse trans yoke and weld yokes and have a one piece made if you can. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-28-2009, 09:02 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Driveshaft... if going for a real low stance, 2 piece may be better. A 2 piece is truely a better set up, just takes quality parts to make it worth while.

02-28-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Driveshaft... Unfortunately I've got some experience in this area. As expressed above you can use your front and rear yokes and have a driveshaft custom made. It really isnt that expensive. I paid about $200 to have my driveshaft lengthened two inches. I know that sounds like a lot but really what I'm getting is a new shaft with my front and rear yokes welded to it and balanced. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

02-28-2009, 09:10 PM	#6
the lights Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: turlock CA Posts: 98	Re: Driveshaft... I did what you did and I shortened my own drive shaft just took it out of the front that hooks up to the transmission. I split the weld to take out the yoke and shortened then re welded it is worth a shot. I thought it might vibrate at freeway speeds but nothing at all.

02-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Driveshaft... a 2 piece is better but when working with 40 year old parts, buying a new slip, stub, and carrier bearing when you could just get a 1 piece shaft made doesnt make alot of sense to me __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-28-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
the lights Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: turlock CA Posts: 98	Re: Driveshaft... I share your concern, it was supposed to be temporary so I could take it to the dmv to be inspectedt, but it worked so good I ended up just leaving it.



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