How do you go from 2 pieces to 1 piece? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

whitesswj · 08-01-2004, 02:33 AM

Guys i need to know from those that have done it and those that have helped do it, and those that wish they could, should, or did have done it to help me with this.

I have an opprinitunity to buy this DRIVE SHAFT (i hope, that is if he hasn't sold it yet).

I have a 68 V8 2wd LWB w/ a 3 on the tree and i want to get rid of that horrendious (if that is a word) carrier bearing. I hate them, i don't like them, and I wish all of them to a dark and scarry dungeon or some where like Hell, MI for all that matter. Sorry i get a little carried away with my dislke and discontent

what all do i need to do to put this one piece in the place of the 2 piece application?
Can i just slide it into place and keep on trucking?
Does the part of the cross member need to be cut out to allow for the dropped distance of the new 1 piece?
And with those measurements given on that Post will it fit?

Thanks, sswj

BTW this is my 450th post, 50 more to go, do i get a prize?

obsesive23 · 08-01-2004, 03:27 AM

I hav edone this mod to several toyota ext cab 4x4's over the years and all I can tell you is that they tend to eat u-joints a little more often but it is definitely better that a big carrier bearing. That is with toyota's I'm sure someone else can give you more info on this. Hope this helps a little..

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-01-2004, 07:24 AM

Sorry About The Late Reply, Sold Driveshaft Last Week.

08-01-2004, 02:33 AM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	How do you go from 2 pieces to 1 piece? Guys i need to know from those that have done it and those that have helped do it, and those that wish they could, should, or did have done it to help me with this. I have an opprinitunity to buy this DRIVE SHAFT (i hope, that is if he hasn't sold it yet). I have a 68 V8 2wd LWB w/ a 3 on the tree and i want to get rid of that horrendious (if that is a word) carrier bearing. I hate them, i don't like them, and I wish all of them to a dark and scarry dungeon or some where like Hell, MI for all that matter. Sorry i get a little carried away with my dislke and discontent what all do i need to do to put this one piece in the place of the 2 piece application? Can i just slide it into place and keep on trucking? Does the part of the cross member need to be cut out to allow for the dropped distance of the new 1 piece? And with those measurements given on that Post will it fit? Thanks, sswj BTW this is my 450th post, 50 more to go, do i get a prize? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

08-01-2004, 03:27 AM	#2
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	I hav edone this mod to several toyota ext cab 4x4's over the years and all I can tell you is that they tend to eat u-joints a little more often but it is definitely better that a big carrier bearing. That is with toyota's I'm sure someone else can give you more info on this. Hope this helps a little.. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

08-01-2004, 07:24 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,480	Sorry About The Late Reply, Sold Driveshaft Last Week. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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