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72BLUZ · 02-26-2008, 08:25 AM

can any one give me the exact measurement for the yoke shaft that goes into the rear of the tranny, and an exact measurement of the drive line from each end at its futherest points

72BLUZ · 02-26-2008, 07:04 PM

need some info please!!!!!!

Blue'72 · 02-26-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

need some info please!!!!!!

I could use this info as well. Sorry I can't help BLUZ..

Longhorn Man · 02-27-2008, 02:01 AM

we need more info from you.
SWB/LWB?
Tranny type?
Engine type?
Are the mounted in the correct location?
Are they on the correct engine mounts?
Are they on the correct engine stands?
If an auto, long shaft or short shaft?

Blue'72 · 02-27-2008, 02:21 AM

Good point LHM. I won't hijack this thread, so I'll wait to hear what BLUZ has.

72BLUZ · 02-27-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

we need more info from you.
SWB/LWB?
Tranny type?
Engine type?
Are the mounted in the correct location?
Are they on the correct engine mounts?
Are they on the correct engine stands?
If an auto, long shaft or short shaft?

72 c10 step side swb
350 eng 350 turbo tranny
all correctly mounted
short tail shaft housing "6inches"

cdowns · 02-27-2008, 05:29 AM

a great way to get a wrong driveshaft is to take someone elses measurements

68Stepbed · 02-27-2008, 05:30 AM

Well, I have the long tailshaft, so I don't know if that would help you or not.
I might try to get a measurment anyway.

see ten · 02-27-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

a great way to get a wrong driveshaft is to take someone elses measurements

I think he's just concerned that his may have an incorrect length and he's trying to get a baseline for what it should be. Of course with it being a short shaft we already know that the trans didn't come in it. If I'm not mistaken he may be trying to work out this leaking tailshaft problem he's been chasing down.

72BLUZ · 02-28-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

I think he's just concerned that his may have an incorrect length and he's trying to get a baseline for what it should be. Of course with it being a short shaft we already know that the trans didn't come in it. If I'm not mistaken he may be trying to work out this leaking tailshaft problem he's been chasing down.

see ten is correct. i realy need to know how far the driveline yoke goes into the tail shaft. mine shaft may need to be longer so the yoke goes in futher.

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2008, 03:06 AM

actually, these trucks came with the short shaft TH350's, not long.
My old SWB had a 4 ft 10 inch shaft in it, but there's enough variables, that I would use that as a guide.

02-26-2008, 08:25 AM	#1
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	72 step side drive shaft can any one give me the exact measurement for the yoke shaft that goes into the rear of the tranny, and an exact measurement of the drive line from each end at its futherest points __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

02-26-2008, 07:04 PM	#2
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: 72 step side drive shaft need some info please!!!!!! __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

02-27-2008, 02:01 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 step side drive shaft we need more info from you. SWB/LWB? Tranny type? Engine type? Are the mounted in the correct location? Are they on the correct engine mounts? Are they on the correct engine stands? If an auto, long shaft or short shaft?

02-27-2008, 02:21 AM	#5
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: 72 step side drive shaft Good point LHM. I won't hijack this thread, so I'll wait to hear what BLUZ has. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

02-27-2008, 05:29 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 72 step side drive shaft a great way to get a wrong driveshaft is to take someone elses measurements __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-27-2008, 05:30 AM	#8
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 72 step side drive shaft Well, I have the long tailshaft, so I don't know if that would help you or not. I might try to get a measurment anyway. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-28-2008, 03:06 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 step side drive shaft actually, these trucks came with the short shaft TH350's, not long. My old SWB had a 4 ft 10 inch shaft in it, but there's enough variables, that I would use that as a guide.

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