Two-piece drive shaft needs a home...

[COBALT]

I simply can't take this to the junk yard. I've seen these sold on the board more than once, so I know how popular they can be. I can't store it, and I don't need it.

Update:

I did some work to remove the U-joints, and did some wire brushing and cleaning on the yokes - specifically the slip yoke. This driveline is in super good shape. I'm definitely not taking this to the junk yard.

I'm going to ask shipping cost + $20. Please include your zipcode so I can determine the shipping.

It will need:

• New U-joints
• New Center support bearing
• Balancing (once it's back together)

Let me know if you're interested.

[bguild]

Originally Posted by COBALT

I simply can't take this to the junk yard. I've seen these sold on the board more than once, but I'm literally giving this away. I can't store it, and I don't need it. Now that I had my other style shaft repaired I can imagine having an extra one around would be useful.

If you're local come and get it for nothing. If you want it and you're not local all I ask is shipping cost + $10 for beer money for boxing it up and carrying it to UPS or whatever. Just include your zipcode.

It has a slip yoke attached but it has some rust to deal with. It needs a good cleaning and new U-joints obviously. Splines don't look too bad. I left the U-joints in so the inside of the yokes could be protected while it sat in my garage, but I can get them out if someone wants me to.

What would shipping be to Kansas City.. I am kind of a rookie at stuff with these trucks.. I plan to do a step notch with an air ride set up.. Would this type of drive shaft be what I need? It would be a 2wd with a step notch in the rear.. Anyway let me know thanks Brian

[COBALT]

Wow, that really depends on a lot of factors. What is your current setup? How will that setup change based on your project?

More importantly - what will your pinion angle be at ride height when all of your chasis work is done? Chances are you'll have to fab a driveline to fit your specs (using a driveline shop) when all of that work is starting to take shape later (when you have the transmission, cross members, and differential set up in the modified frame). I haven't personally done that, but I've seen a lot of pros explain the process, and being an engineer it makes perfect sense.

You may not want to commit to something like this yet. I think this is a driveline for a manual transmission. It's completely different than an automatic transmission setup. The shafts are thicker, dimensions a bit different, slip yoke is wrong, and the carrier bearing fits a different cross member.

[bguild]

Originally Posted by COBALT

Wow, that really depends on a lot of factors. What is your current setup? How will that setup change based on your project?

More importantly - what will your pinion angle be at ride height when all of your chasis work is done? Chances are you'll have to fab a driveline to fit your specs (using a driveline shop) when all of that work is starting to take shape later (when you have the transmission, cross members, and differential set up in the modified frame). I haven't personally done that, but I've seen a lot of pros explain the process, and being an engineer it makes perfect sense.

You may not want to commit to something like this yet. I think this is a driveline for a manual transmission. It's completely different than an automatic transmission setup. The shafts are thicker, dimensions a bit different, slip yoke is wrong, and the carrier bearing fits a different cross member.

after looking more on the board.. i am thinking i might just have to make the air ride and then take it to a shop and have them do the rest.. Thanks for the help with this.. my truck project is a learn as you go thing.. I am learning alot and that is the goal.. this board is amazing too.. its a great resource.

[COBALT]

Cool....

Anyway kiddies, since I have had very little interest in this I decided to go ahead and pull the U-joints (easier to ship that way), and take a peek at these yokes. I ended up doing some cleaning, etc.

Short version: They look great. The U-joints are blown of course, but the slip yoke looks amazing after some emery cloth and a little cutting oil treatment. There's still some dirt and old grease on the yokes, but the ears look great for new U-joints. A little elbow grease and new U-joints, Center bearing and balancing (and maybe some paint???) and this driveline will look brand new.

I'm updating the original thread. Ping me if you're interested.

[COBALT]

ttt

[COBALT]

ttt - last time. Craigslist/ebay is next...