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boundstaffpress · 06-05-2006, 02:36 PM

My front drive shaft was rattling and clanking, and shaking the hole truck when I bought it.

I decided to change the U-joints, and discovered that the CV ball and seat are eaten to nothing. Where can I buy a new shaft, or is it possible to have this one rebuilt. The slip joint is pretty worn on mine too. It may not be worth rebuilding.

I saw a front shaft in LMC, but don't really trust them. Any other possibilities?

thanks for your help.

JAKES 68GMC · 06-05-2006, 03:48 PM

I got my front driveshaft lengthened out as Brake Service, and they thought my CV was bad and it would cost about 200 bucks to fix. But, the counterman being the genious he was,he got looking at the shaft and saw that it a was just a u-joint gone. He even gave us a free u-joint to put in.

So yeah they can be fixed, but it will be pricey. I think LMC has the parts to fix it up, but they cost quite a bit. I'd start heading to junkyards or looking around the for-sale section. Note that if your truck has a Rockwell t-case, a NP205 shaft will NOT work, it's too long. You need the Rockwell drive shaft. Good luck.
Jake

1969 GMC · 06-05-2006, 07:45 PM

just take it to a reputable driveshaft shop. i was lucky enough to get a discount through my dad's account, but it wouldnt have been too pricy anyway. it was only slightly over $100 about 3 years ago.

GMCMAX · 06-05-2006, 11:39 PM

If the tit that the ball goes on is not eaten up, the CV kit from NAPA has the yoke/ball combo in it, at least the newer trucks I've worked on have. The machine shops here can cut off and replace bad ends.

boundstaffpress · 06-06-2006, 02:24 PM

Thanks guys. I will have to do some looking for a machine shop, and talk to the guys at NAPA. If anyone else has ideas, I'd like to hear them.

06-05-2006, 02:36 PM	#1
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Front Drive Shaft My front drive shaft was rattling and clanking, and shaking the hole truck when I bought it. I decided to change the U-joints, and discovered that the CV ball and seat are eaten to nothing. Where can I buy a new shaft, or is it possible to have this one rebuilt. The slip joint is pretty worn on mine too. It may not be worth rebuilding. I saw a front shaft in LMC, but don't really trust them. Any other possibilities? thanks for your help. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

06-05-2006, 03:48 PM	#2
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Front Drive Shaft I got my front driveshaft lengthened out as Brake Service, and they thought my CV was bad and it would cost about 200 bucks to fix. But, the counterman being the genious he was,he got looking at the shaft and saw that it a was just a u-joint gone. He even gave us a free u-joint to put in. So yeah they can be fixed, but it will be pricey. I think LMC has the parts to fix it up, but they cost quite a bit. I'd start heading to junkyards or looking around the for-sale section. Note that if your truck has a Rockwell t-case, a NP205 shaft will NOT work, it's too long. You need the Rockwell drive shaft. Good luck. Jake

06-05-2006, 07:45 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Front Drive Shaft just take it to a reputable driveshaft shop. i was lucky enough to get a discount through my dad's account, but it wouldnt have been too pricy anyway. it was only slightly over $100 about 3 years ago. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-05-2006, 11:39 PM	#4
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: Front Drive Shaft If the tit that the ball goes on is not eaten up, the CV kit from NAPA has the yoke/ball combo in it, at least the newer trucks I've worked on have. The machine shops here can cut off and replace bad ends. __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

06-06-2006, 02:24 PM	#5
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Front Drive Shaft Thanks guys. I will have to do some looking for a machine shop, and talk to the guys at NAPA. If anyone else has ideas, I'd like to hear them. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis



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