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wedgemon · 01-12-2006, 12:09 PM

My slip joint front shaft is shot. Driveline shop says its the wrong length. I measured it at 26-27 inches from center of front uni bearing to back of flange. Which looks appropriate installed - about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of showing slip wear. That seems right. I'm trying to replace it, they want too much for their rebuilt one and wont repair mine - after saying they would for $50.

Would any of you know what the correct length for this should be?

This is on my stock 1980 K10 long bed, 350 engine SM465/NP205 Trans & Case.

Any help would be appreciated. It's gonna snow again soon.

Thanks! - Dave

stan79chevy · 01-12-2006, 08:56 PM

are they trying to rip you off? saying they can fix..then say no its wrong size you need a whole new one? go to another place and see what they say.

stan

wedgemon · 01-13-2006, 12:02 PM

Well I found one at the junkyard. Too long, so I got the sawzall and air grinder and cut 6 inches off and cleaned up the weld hub. Now I'm looking for a weld shop to double or triple pass this at lunch - on the cheap, of course. Then I'll replace the uni's, lube it up and be off again!

I gotta get me a welder!

- Dave

01-12-2006, 12:09 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Front Shaft My slip joint front shaft is shot. Driveline shop says its the wrong length. I measured it at 26-27 inches from center of front uni bearing to back of flange. Which looks appropriate installed - about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of showing slip wear. That seems right. I'm trying to replace it, they want too much for their rebuilt one and wont repair mine - after saying they would for $50. Would any of you know what the correct length for this should be? This is on my stock 1980 K10 long bed, 350 engine SM465/NP205 Trans & Case. Any help would be appreciated. It's gonna snow again soon. Thanks! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

01-12-2006, 08:56 PM	#2
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	Re: Front Shaft are they trying to rip you off? saying they can fix..then say no its wrong size you need a whole new one? go to another place and see what they say. stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

01-13-2006, 12:02 PM	#3
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Front Shaft Well I found one at the junkyard. Too long, so I got the sawzall and air grinder and cut 6 inches off and cleaned up the weld hub. Now I'm looking for a weld shop to double or triple pass this at lunch - on the cheap, of course. Then I'll replace the uni's, lube it up and be off again! I gotta get me a welder! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club



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