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jserrato714 · 10-28-2011, 11:52 AM

Hey there forum..So I have a 63 suburban with a 350 sbc and a 350 trans...The trans tail housing appears to be a long one measuring 9 1/4 long. My rear end is still the original. I need a 1 piece drive shaft that measures 55 1/4 long or a bit smaller. Anything out there thats straight bolt on? Maybe a junk yard set up? Please help thanks

vin63 · 10-28-2011, 02:36 PM

One of the things I don't cut corners on (safety equipment is another), is the driveshaft, particularly for the price (~$280) v. potential savings of modifying a used shaft compared to the damage/safety concerns - I would just rather save a few bucks elsewhere. Since he is not too far away, I would highly recommend contacting Wade at Drivelines Incorporated and talk with him about your application, etc.
http://www.drivelinesinc.com/

'63GENIII · 10-28-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

One of the things I don't cut corners on (safety equipment is another), is the driveshaft, particularly for the price (~$280) v. potential savings of modifying a used shaft compared to the damage/safety concerns - I would just rather save a few bucks elsewhere. Since he is not too far away, I would highly recommend contacting Wade at Drivelines Incorporated and talk with him about your application, etc.
http://www.drivelinesinc.com/

^^^ Ditto! Having one come apart on the freeway taught me that lesson quickly. A good shop can turn a quality one out quickly. One less thing to wonder about while youre driving.

jserrato714 · 10-28-2011, 05:35 PM

Thanks guys...Your right...Safety first....I will give him a call..Thanks again.

jserrato714 · 10-28-2011, 05:58 PM

I called over there but wade was busy so I spoke to another dude..he quoted me for 340 out the door which I think is fair. He was asking me about the u joint for the rear . He asked if I knew the size which I dont. Any ideas what size joint I need ? Its the stock differential that came with the 63 burban. I was thinking of just calling auto zone and asking If they carry it for that year and getting my info there.

vin63 · 10-28-2011, 06:30 PM

Yeah, I read over your first post and realized that that will be a very long driveshaft. You'll have to provide pretty specific measurements, so I would also measure the yoke, but I would imagine it is a 1310.

Here is what I use to have new driveshafts built.

http://markwilliams.com/Images/DshaftOrderLg.jpg

10-28-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
jserrato714 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: orange ca Posts: 279	what drive shaft too use? Hey there forum..So I have a 63 suburban with a 350 sbc and a 350 trans...The trans tail housing appears to be a long one measuring 9 1/4 long. My rear end is still the original. I need a 1 piece drive shaft that measures 55 1/4 long or a bit smaller. Anything out there thats straight bolt on? Maybe a junk yard set up? Please help thanks

10-28-2011, 02:36 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: what drive shaft too use? One of the things I don't cut corners on (safety equipment is another), is the driveshaft, particularly for the price (~$280) v. potential savings of modifying a used shaft compared to the damage/safety concerns - I would just rather save a few bucks elsewhere. Since he is not too far away, I would highly recommend contacting Wade at Drivelines Incorporated and talk with him about your application, etc. http://www.drivelinesinc.com/ __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-28-2011, 05:35 PM	#4
jserrato714 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: orange ca Posts: 279	Re: what drive shaft too use? Thanks guys...Your right...Safety first....I will give him a call..Thanks again.

10-28-2011, 05:58 PM	#5
jserrato714 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: orange ca Posts: 279	Re: what drive shaft too use? I called over there but wade was busy so I spoke to another dude..he quoted me for 340 out the door which I think is fair. He was asking me about the u joint for the rear . He asked if I knew the size which I dont. Any ideas what size joint I need ? Its the stock differential that came with the 63 burban. I was thinking of just calling auto zone and asking If they carry it for that year and getting my info there.

10-28-2011, 06:30 PM	#6
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: what drive shaft too use? Yeah, I read over your first post and realized that that will be a very long driveshaft. You'll have to provide pretty specific measurements, so I would also measure the yoke, but I would imagine it is a 1310. Here is what I use to have new driveshafts built. http://markwilliams.com/Images/DshaftOrderLg.jpg __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes



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