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*72longbed* · 10-30-2005, 11:43 AM

Looking to buy a new front driveshaft for my 71/72 K20. Need one that the slipjoint is working properly and is not bent. Having good U-joints would be good too.

BTW, does anybody know if a 'stock' front driveshaft will allow for a 4" lift??

Thanks,
72longbed

GM72K10 · 10-30-2005, 04:34 PM

Hey 72 Longbed
If you can use a "used" front driveshaft, I have a few laying around. Takes time to do these things doesn't it.
GM72K10

*bisquik65* · 10-30-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72longbed

Looking to buy a new front driveshaft for my 71/72 K20. Need one that the slipjoint is working properly and is not bent. Having good U-joints would be good too.

BTW, does anybody know if a 'stock' front driveshaft will allow for a 4" lift??

Thanks,
72longbed

I have a front shaft from a 72 blazer that had a 3 speed trans...It may be longer than the pickup one...If you could get me a measurement close,I will check mine...If it will work...$60 shipping included...Thanks,Erick

And my 69 K/20 had a 6 inch lift with stock shaft...worked fine...

*72longbed* · 10-30-2005, 07:54 PM

GM72K10,
Hey Gerry, how ya' been? It's good to hear from you again. A used shaft is OK as long as the slipjoint is not siezed up and works in and out freely and the tube is straight. Send me a PM with your phone number and I'll call to set up a time to stop over.
BTW, do you have any of those transfer case boot rings that hold the rubber boot to the floor?

Thanks,
72longbed

*72longbed* · 10-30-2005, 07:57 PM

bisquik65,
thanks for the info on the shaft. If I can't find one local, I'll be back to you on that measurement.

Thanks,
72longbed

69TowRig · 10-31-2005, 01:45 AM

From what I remember when I got mine all the front shafts were the same length between blazers and pickups (I have a 3-spd blazer). Of course the used one I bought is still in the box because I have not made it that far along in my Blazer's resurrection. I will see if I can't confirm it for you tomorrow.

GM72K10 · 10-31-2005, 06:57 AM

pm sent

*72longbed* · 10-31-2005, 09:58 AM

I took a measurement yesterday of the front drive shaft distance and it is approxiametly 30.25" from back of U-joint cup at the transfer case to back of opposite U-joint cup at the Dana 44 (deepest length). Now here's the thing though

; the cab, front clip, and transmission are not in the frame right now so I don't know how much more the frame will settle down and if that will change the length dramatically. The frame has a new 4" Tough Country spring lift on it so the springs are pretty stiff right now. From what I have read on this Board, the 'slipjoint' should allow for some variation in ride height?? Yes or No??

Thanks,
72longbed

**D.PASSMORE** · 10-31-2005, 04:17 PM

I use a SJ 4'' lift on my 72 4x4, no problems with the front drive shaft. I don't recommend extreme four wheeling.

GMC AMI · 10-31-2005, 06:43 PM

You have to worry more about the rear shaft, front one is cool! I have a bigger lifted 68, about 9" total, and the rear shaft looks to be a little short and not the front. 9 inches taller than my stock 68 4x4. The only bearing hard to swap is the little one in the center of the double joint. I just rebuilt my front shaft.

10-30-2005, 11:43 AM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft Looking to buy a new front driveshaft for my 71/72 K20. Need one that the slipjoint is working properly and is not bent. Having good U-joints would be good too. BTW, does anybody know if a 'stock' front driveshaft will allow for a 4" lift?? Thanks, 72longbed

10-30-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,482	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft Hey 72 Longbed If you can use a "used" front driveshaft, I have a few laying around. Takes time to do these things doesn't it. GM72K10 __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

10-30-2005, 07:54 PM	#4
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft GM72K10, Hey Gerry, how ya' been? It's good to hear from you again. A used shaft is OK as long as the slipjoint is not siezed up and works in and out freely and the tube is straight. Send me a PM with your phone number and I'll call to set up a time to stop over. BTW, do you have any of those transfer case boot rings that hold the rubber boot to the floor? Thanks, 72longbed Last edited by 72longbed; 10-31-2005 at 09:49 AM.

10-30-2005, 07:57 PM	#5
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft bisquik65, thanks for the info on the shaft. If I can't find one local, I'll be back to you on that measurement. Thanks, 72longbed

10-31-2005, 01:45 AM	#6
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft From what I remember when I got mine all the front shafts were the same length between blazers and pickups (I have a 3-spd blazer). Of course the used one I bought is still in the box because I have not made it that far along in my Blazer's resurrection. I will see if I can't confirm it for you tomorrow. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

10-31-2005, 06:57 AM	#7
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,482	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft pm sent __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

10-31-2005, 09:58 AM	#8
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft I took a measurement yesterday of the front drive shaft distance and it is approxiametly 30.25" from back of U-joint cup at the transfer case to back of opposite U-joint cup at the Dana 44 (deepest length). Now here's the thing though ; the cab, front clip, and transmission are not in the frame right now so I don't know how much more the frame will settle down and if that will change the length dramatically. The frame has a new 4" Tough Country spring lift on it so the springs are pretty stiff right now. From what I have read on this Board, the 'slipjoint' should allow for some variation in ride height?? Yes or No?? Thanks, 72longbed

10-31-2005, 04:17 PM	#9
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,054	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft I use a SJ 4'' lift on my 72 4x4, no problems with the front drive shaft. I don't recommend extreme four wheeling.

10-31-2005, 06:43 PM	#10
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Re: WTB Front 4x4 Driveshaft You have to worry more about the rear shaft, front one is cool! I have a bigger lifted 68, about 9" total, and the rear shaft looks to be a little short and not the front. 9 inches taller than my stock 68 4x4. The only bearing hard to swap is the little one in the center of the double joint. I just rebuilt my front shaft. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed



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