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lou · 12-17-2006, 11:50 AM

Need some advice on changing to a solid driveshaft. 1971 swb smallblock w/ a 700r4 lowered 5 1/2 in rear...is there a particular year/make that will fit or is it easier to have one cut to fit.

Longhorn Man · 12-17-2006, 01:42 PM

SWB ot LWB?

70GMCer · 12-17-2006, 01:49 PM

he said 71 swb

rodstored-72 · 12-17-2006, 02:49 PM

lou,
i just had mine done at a driveshaft place. i think it was around 300 or so but to me it was worth it because i get a warranty & they measured it just right. it took about 1/2 hour to install & it is a 3-4" dia. to boot, it is supposed to be a h.d one due to my motor.

good luck!

rodstored-72

svgould · 12-17-2006, 05:02 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALUMI...QQcmdZViewItem

The link above is who I bought mine from.....awesome guy to work with and good pricing too!!

zden · 12-17-2006, 10:17 PM

i went to a local junkyard with tape measure in hand. found an aluminum one for $10. changed front and rear u-joint. had around $50 bucks total in it.

Longhorn Man · 12-19-2006, 12:10 AM

wow... how did I miss that?

el curioso · 12-19-2006, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

lou,
i just had mine done at a driveshaft place. i think it was around 300 or so but to me it was worth it because i get a warranty & they measured it just right. it took about 1/2 hour to install & it is a 3-4" dia. to boot, it is supposed to be a h.d one due to my motor.

good luck!

rodstored-72

Good thing I live right next to Mexico I had mine made for 50 bucks balanced and every thing.

12-17-2006, 11:50 AM	#1
lou Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1	One piece driveshaft Need some advice on changing to a solid driveshaft. 1971 swb smallblock w/ a 700r4 lowered 5 1/2 in rear...is there a particular year/make that will fit or is it easier to have one cut to fit.

12-17-2006, 01:42 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: One piece driveshaft SWB ot LWB?

12-17-2006, 01:49 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: One piece driveshaft he said 71 swb __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-17-2006, 02:49 PM	#4
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: One piece driveshaft lou, i just had mine done at a driveshaft place. i think it was around 300 or so but to me it was worth it because i get a warranty & they measured it just right. it took about 1/2 hour to install & it is a 3-4" dia. to boot, it is supposed to be a h.d one due to my motor. good luck! rodstored-72

12-17-2006, 05:02 PM	#5
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: One piece driveshaft http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALUMI...QQcmdZViewItem The link above is who I bought mine from.....awesome guy to work with and good pricing too!! __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

12-17-2006, 10:17 PM	#6
zden Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 72	Re: One piece driveshaft i went to a local junkyard with tape measure in hand. found an aluminum one for $10. changed front and rear u-joint. had around $50 bucks total in it. __________________ 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

12-19-2006, 12:10 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: One piece driveshaft wow... how did I miss that?

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