Driveshaft

[milner]

I was wondering if anyone would know or has done this. Is it possible to convert the two piece driveshaft to a one piece? I have a 72 2 wheel drive long box. Thanks in advance.

[bad 71 chevy]

i have one on my truck i have not had any probs yet i had it costom made i was blowing out carrier bearing out about 1 every 2-3 months i think that it cost me some where between 200$ to 350 something like that hope this helps

[milner]

Yes,thank you. That is exactly why I would like to convert to a one piece. Thinking about swapping to a much healthier motor and didn't want to change the hanger bearing everytime I decided to use it.

[71Rat]

bad 71 chevy: did you have to grind out the crossmember the driveshaft goes though to make it work? plus is your truck lowered or anyting?

Sorry to kinda hijack this thread but i was also wondering the same thing.

sorry again
thanks

Rat

[Longhorn Man]

You can run 12's on a stock 2 pc set up. If your C-bearing is going out often, then there is something else wrong.

[bad 71 chevy]

it is not lowered but does have week springs but yes i did have to have a welding shop cut and then weld in a new pice kinda like a drive shaft loop i have had no probs with anthing but i might have some when i do get it lowered but thats while form now

[71Rat]

bad 71 chevy: do you have any pics of your crossmember?

i am hoping to run low 12's maybe 11's when truck is done... or even faster if i can.... but NHRA might not allow the 2 piece shaft for running that quick... it doesnt specify in the rule book so i have to call the local guy for me


Thanks

Rat

[bad 71 chevy]

i dont have a digi cam but i might be able to find a buddy of mine to take some pics i will post them hear if i can get some

[Longhorn Man]

71Rat, I know runnin high 12's with a slick, a stock 2 pc was fine.

[milner]

71Rat:not a prob on the hijackin thing...good question I wish I had thought of it.

bad71: I would also like to see pics if you can get some

Thanks

[slam33]

I use to blow out carrier bearing all the time until I did my last install a differant way. I hung the carrier to the frame, left it loose to move, and did the rear u-joint first, then I tightened down the carrier. Seems that I was pulling the bearing back when I did the u-joint last and that would wear out the bearing donut.