71 k10 axle shaft help

[ooimpalaoo]

blew a pass side axle shaft in my 71 k10. its a dana 44 19 spline. it has the open u joint. what other trucks can i get the shaft from? or am i stuck looking for a shaft from a 71-72? thanx for the help.

[52napco]

1972 and older had the smaller Dana 30 size joint. The outer would work but 1973 and newer
had the 297 joint.you can buy new from Randy s ring and pinion.

[jerry moss]

Originally Posted by ooimpalaoo

blew a pass side axle shaft in my 71 k10. its a dana 44 19 spline. it has the open u joint. what other trucks can i get the shaft from? or am i stuck looking for a shaft from a 71-72? thanx for the help.

i have several 71-72 front shafts---i switch all my trucks over to 73 style which are much easier to find. you'll need the axle shafts AND spindles to do the swap. 73 style shafts are larger diameter in the center area of the shaft instead of being smaller diameter in the center area like 71-72. the seal area inside the spindle is machined smooth and uses a rubber "flapper" seal on the 73 style as opposed to the "pound in" seal on 71-72 style. if you're interested in one of my 71-72 shafts let me know-$50.00 plus shipping. i know this isn't the parts board, just trying to help out a fellow board member.