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Bagged1972 · 10-30-2016, 12:49 PM

Hello all... I'm in the process of getting my stuff together to bag my 63 Gmc long bed but I was wondering how hard is it to do with a one piece driveshaft?

LVPhotos · 10-30-2016, 01:15 PM

Depending on how low you go. I had to go 2 piece driveshaft on my '62 Short bed because of the X frame tunnel clearance. I thought the long bed would have had a 2 piece. Easiest thing to do is cycle the suspension or just the driveshaft.

Bagged1972 · 10-30-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Depending on how low you go. I had to go 2 piece driveshaft on my '62 Short bed because of the X frame tunnel clearance. I thought the long bed would have had a 2 piece. Easiest thing to do is cycle the suspension or just the driveshaft.

I don't plan on laying frame or anything just cup the lower arms and a step notch and a 4 link in the rear. I wonder if there is a way to switch to a 2 piece driveshaft on a long bed?

**Captainfab** · 10-30-2016, 11:25 PM

Most longbeds came from the factory with a 2 piece driveshaft. Does your GMC have a crossmember in the frame just behind the back of the cab? If so, that is likely where the carrier bearing will mount. If you do go with a 2 piece, I would suggest the HD driveshaft and carrier bearing as opposed to the light duty assembly. I do make the mounting plate for the HD carrier bearing, if you end up needing one.

Bagged1972 · 10-31-2016, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Most longbeds came from the factory with a 2 piece driveshaft. Does your GMC have a crossmember in the frame just behind the back of the cab? If so, that is likely where the carrier bearing will mount. If you do go with a 2 piece, I would suggest the HD driveshaft and carrier bearing as opposed to the light duty assembly. I do make the mounting plate for the HD carrier bearing, if you end up needing one.

Thanks for the reply... I will look today when I get off work and see it it has the crossmember behind the cab. If it does is there a 2 piece driveshaft that is interchangeable that I can use? And if it don't have the crossmember is there somewhere I could buy a new one? Again thanks for yalls help. 👍

10-30-2016, 12:49 PM	#1
Bagged1972 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NC Posts: 113	Bagging a 63 Gmc long bed Hello all... I'm in the process of getting my stuff together to bag my 63 Gmc long bed but I was wondering how hard is it to do with a one piece driveshaft?

10-30-2016, 01:15 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Bagging a 63 Gmc long bed Depending on how low you go. I had to go 2 piece driveshaft on my '62 Short bed because of the X frame tunnel clearance. I thought the long bed would have had a 2 piece. Easiest thing to do is cycle the suspension or just the driveshaft. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-30-2016, 11:25 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Bagging a 63 Gmc long bed Most longbeds came from the factory with a 2 piece driveshaft. Does your GMC have a crossmember in the frame just behind the back of the cab? If so, that is likely where the carrier bearing will mount. If you do go with a 2 piece, I would suggest the HD driveshaft and carrier bearing as opposed to the light duty assembly. I do make the mounting plate for the HD carrier bearing, if you end up needing one. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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