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One or two piece driveshaft?
After much flip flopping between a TH350 with lockup and a 700r4, I finally got a transmission ( TH400 with short tailshaft ) and, need opinions about a driveshaft. Obviously, I want the strongest DS I can get. I'm wanting to know if I should try and go with a two piece DS or, go with a one piece. The truck is a '65 longbed and the motor is a 383 stroker with 450 HP and 454 ft/lbs torque. Current setup is two piece with carrier bearing and the carrier bearing mounts using inline bolts ( not u-bolt style ). I understand that one piece DS is most likely stronger but, not sure if it will work with my setup. Truck is slightly lowered ( 2-1/2 drop spindles front and, 2" lower springs rear ). Thanks in advance for any help. I would really appreciate it!
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
In a longbed, a 2 piece will be stronger. However what you currently have is the light duty 2 piece, and that isn't going to cut it. The main fault with the light duty driveshaft is the whimpy carrier bearing. What you need is the HD 2 piece driveshaft and carrier bearing. I do make the carrier bearing mounts for the HD carrier bearing for conversions from the LD assembly. There will be many that will tell you to go one piece. Yes it can be done, and made to hold up, but it will cost ya.
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
not trying to hijack thread, curious about your conversion bracket capt, any pics
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
The main reason for the two piece shaft is suspension travel and heavy loads. (constantly changing angles) If you're not hauling much and you don't have much suspension travel, then a one piece will work.
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
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A one piece shaft could be made to compensate for any/all of those characteristics but the poster would have to evaluate if they wanted to pay extra for larger diameter or special (non-steel) materials. Or - they could just drive slower. ![]() My recommendation: I always go with a one piece when I can get away with it (if it will physically package). Less mass and less complexity (fewer moving parts). K
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
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Was told that same thing about the carrier bearing. Was told that the problem is it being inline instead of the u-bolt type. How much is your HD carrier bearing mount? Is it a bolt on or weld on mount? Sounds like that would be the cheapest and most durable. BTW, what does LD mean? Thanks! Never mind about the price Captain, just saw the post with pic. May be getting with you soon. Last edited by '65 chevy lover; 08-09-2014 at 09:48 PM. Reason: Spelling and content |
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
63burban, thanks for the info!
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
grs, thanks but, most likely will go with a 2 piece with HD carrier bearing.
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
what about the billet carrier bearing they sell? is it for the light duty shaft? if so would that be an up-grade for someone that doesn't want to find or have a new hd shaft made?
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Re: One or two piece driveshaft?
Yes that billet aluminum carrier bearing is for the light duty driveshaft. While it is a definite improvement ofer the original stamped steel housing, it still isn't as good as the HD carrier bearing, IMO.
The HD carrier bearing that I am talking about is the same one used in the C10's as well as the C60's. So they will withstand some abuse. Quote:
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