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leftybass209 · 05-22-2015, 05:11 PM

Here's the story:

Today I took my 2 piece down to have new u - joints installed and have it balanced. It was going to be $180 which I thought was reasonable. When I got down there I discovered the center yoke that bolts on had a 3/4 inch chunk missing around where the keeper rides in the groove. After a discussion with the employee he said, "there is strength there, but who knows how much". I agreed and asked if he could get another. He called around and found 1 for $116 which we both thought was high. I knew I could get one from the parts board here, but thought I'd ask about a 1 piece. He quoted me $265. So seeing the difference between 296 and 265, I decided on a 1 piece. I went home to measure about 10 times to verify the proper length. Best part, he was slow today, and I'll have it later this afternoon. I'll post some pictures when I get it.

I guess the moral of the story is, don't beat your u - joints in with a hammer. I didn't see the chunk missing initially because it was rusted and dirty, and blended in.

Money_pit · 05-22-2015, 05:28 PM

Just what I'm looking for too.

Andy4639 · 05-22-2015, 09:01 PM

I had a one peice installed back when I did the LS 6.0 and 4L80E. Best thing I have done. Mine is static dropped. That's a good price mine was $495.00 installed.

Bowtiguy · 05-23-2015, 10:19 AM

you guys BOTH got off cheap, It looks like mine will be $750 for that funky 3 bolt flange output off the 5th Gen F-body TR6060 back to my 1350 upgraded pinion yoke in the 12 bolt.

70blackfish · 05-23-2015, 10:50 AM

lefty is your truck a long bed or short?

**70shortfleet** · 05-23-2015, 12:15 PM

I must have got lucky also, I just had Certified Power here in Bridgeton, MO make me up one for my big block GMC and it was on $233.94 and it took out the vibration I was getting!

leftybass209 · 05-23-2015, 12:33 PM

It's a short fleet. The grand total was $288 even, with u bolt straps. Took the guy right around 2.5 hours to finish it. Got home, lopped off the carrier mount and it fit perfect.

**70shortfleet** · 05-23-2015, 01:40 PM

It's great when things work out the way you want them to!

geezer#99 · 05-23-2015, 01:45 PM

Hope you checked the pinion angle first!!

leftybass209 · 05-23-2015, 03:27 PM

Pinion angle is fine.

05-22-2015, 05:11 PM	#1
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	$$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) Here's the story: Today I took my 2 piece down to have new u - joints installed and have it balanced. It was going to be $180 which I thought was reasonable. When I got down there I discovered the center yoke that bolts on had a 3/4 inch chunk missing around where the keeper rides in the groove. After a discussion with the employee he said, "there is strength there, but who knows how much". I agreed and asked if he could get another. He called around and found 1 for $116 which we both thought was high. I knew I could get one from the parts board here, but thought I'd ask about a 1 piece. He quoted me $265. So seeing the difference between 296 and 265, I decided on a 1 piece. I went home to measure about 10 times to verify the proper length. Best part, he was slow today, and I'll have it later this afternoon. I'll post some pictures when I get it. I guess the moral of the story is, don't beat your u - joints in with a hammer. I didn't see the chunk missing initially because it was rusted and dirty, and blended in.

05-22-2015, 05:28 PM	#2
Money_pit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 131	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) Just what I'm looking for too. __________________ 71 C10 Finally took a leap and did the 5.3 4l80e swap. Running the Holley Terminator Xmax. Still working bugs out.

05-22-2015, 09:01 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) I had a one peice installed back when I did the LS 6.0 and 4L80E. Best thing I have done. Mine is static dropped. That's a good price mine was $495.00 installed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-23-2015, 10:19 AM	#4
Bowtiguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boulder Bubble Posts: 366	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) you guys BOTH got off cheap, It looks like mine will be $750 for that funky 3 bolt flange output off the 5th Gen F-body TR6060 back to my 1350 upgraded pinion yoke in the 12 bolt.

05-23-2015, 10:50 AM	#5
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) lefty is your truck a long bed or short? __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

05-23-2015, 12:15 PM	#6
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,228	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) I must have got lucky also, I just had Certified Power here in Bridgeton, MO make me up one for my big block GMC and it was on $233.94 and it took out the vibration I was getting!

05-23-2015, 12:33 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) It's a short fleet. The grand total was $288 even, with u bolt straps. Took the guy right around 2.5 hours to finish it. Got home, lopped off the carrier mount and it fit perfect.

05-23-2015, 01:40 PM	#8
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,228	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) It's great when things work out the way you want them to!

05-23-2015, 01:45 PM	#9
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,707	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) Hope you checked the pinion angle first!!

05-23-2015, 03:27 PM	#10
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: $$ forced into a 1 piece driveshaft! ;) Pinion angle is fine.



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