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**BOSS** · 11-21-2004, 09:06 PM

Hey guys i am in need of a front shaft for a 72 4x4,it measures about 26 1/2 long to the center of the u joints i think.if there is anything else i need to measure let me know ok?Please let me know what and how much you need.Thanx........James

**BOSS** · 11-22-2004, 12:35 PM

Ttt

454_72_4X4 · 11-22-2004, 03:26 PM

I don't have a driveshaft for you but I'll tell you how to get one for cheap.

I used one half of a Ford Ranger (extended cab), rear driveshaft and had it shortened to fit. Cost $25 to shorten it.
The u joints are the same size and the Ranger shaft already has a slip yolk.
My truck doesn't have a constant velocity joint though. If you need the cv type shaft it probably won't work.

Super Duck · 11-22-2004, 04:00 PM

I need to know lift if anny and what kind of front end and transfer case.

**BOSS** · 11-22-2004, 08:18 PM

No lift,and not sure what kind i have.It was a 3/4 ton but has been changed to 1/2.Is there somewhere i can look to tell me what i have?

Super Duck · 11-22-2004, 08:34 PM

the front end will probably be a dana 44 and the transfer case has a tag on it with np... is it cast iron and does it have a flange where the front shaft hooks up?

**BOSS** · 11-22-2004, 08:44 PM

I will try to get some pics tomorrow and maybe someone can tell me what i have.No flange,just u joints.

Super Duck · 11-22-2004, 08:57 PM

let me know I have shafts

**BOSS** · 11-23-2004, 12:03 AM

With alot of help tonight in chat(Cableguy) i have found out that i have a dana44 and a NP 205

**BOSS** · 11-24-2004, 07:06 PM

TTT Bump once more.

cableguy0 · 11-24-2004, 07:08 PM

call your local driveline shop having one made might a lot cheaper than you would think plus everything will be new

lazygaurd · 11-24-2004, 11:37 PM

I have a couple of Blazer front drive shafts, turbo 350 with NP 205 set up. I don't know the length off hand, but I am sure they are the same as a truck. Let me know.
Darrell...

**BOSS** · 11-24-2004, 11:53 PM

Could you check the lengths on them and let me know what you would want for them?Thanx

lazygaurd · 11-25-2004, 01:21 AM

I measured from the snap ring to snap ring (outside) and it was 26 inches, but there is also some adjustment in the driveshaft to lengthen it a bit. Need a zip to figure out shipping.
Darrell

**BOSS** · 11-25-2004, 09:26 AM

My zip is 65717

lazygaurd · 11-25-2004, 11:06 PM

How does $30.00 for the drive shaft and $20.00 for shipping sound. That will also include the US Customs $5.00 fee for importing items for sale. Let me know.
Darrell...

11-21-2004, 09:06 PM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Front driveshaft needed Hey guys i am in need of a front shaft for a 72 4x4,it measures about 26 1/2 long to the center of the u joints i think.if there is anything else i need to measure let me know ok?Please let me know what and how much you need.Thanx........James

11-22-2004, 03:26 PM	#3
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	I don't have a driveshaft for you but I'll tell you how to get one for cheap. I used one half of a Ford Ranger (extended cab), rear driveshaft and had it shortened to fit. Cost $25 to shorten it. The u joints are the same size and the Ranger shaft already has a slip yolk. My truck doesn't have a constant velocity joint though. If you need the cv type shaft it probably won't work. __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

11-22-2004, 04:00 PM	#4
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I need to know lift if anny and what kind of front end and transfer case. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-22-2004, 08:34 PM	#6
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	the front end will probably be a dana 44 and the transfer case has a tag on it with np... is it cast iron and does it have a flange where the front shaft hooks up? __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-22-2004, 08:57 PM	#8
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	let me know I have shafts __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-22-2004, 12:35 PM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Ttt

11-22-2004, 08:18 PM	#5
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	No lift,and not sure what kind i have.It was a 3/4 ton but has been changed to 1/2.Is there somewhere i can look to tell me what i have?

11-22-2004, 08:44 PM	#7
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	I will try to get some pics tomorrow and maybe someone can tell me what i have.No flange,just u joints.

11-23-2004, 12:03 AM	#9
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	With alot of help tonight in chat(Cableguy) i have found out that i have a dana44 and a NP 205

11-24-2004, 07:06 PM	#10
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	TTT Bump once more.

11-24-2004, 07:08 PM	#11
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	call your local driveline shop having one made might a lot cheaper than you would think plus everything will be new __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-24-2004, 11:37 PM	#12
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	drive shaft I have a couple of Blazer front drive shafts, turbo 350 with NP 205 set up. I don't know the length off hand, but I am sure they are the same as a truck. Let me know. Darrell...

11-24-2004, 11:53 PM	#13
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Could you check the lengths on them and let me know what you would want for them?Thanx

11-25-2004, 01:21 AM	#14
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	length I measured from the snap ring to snap ring (outside) and it was 26 inches, but there is also some adjustment in the driveshaft to lengthen it a bit. Need a zip to figure out shipping. Darrell Last edited by lazygaurd; 11-25-2004 at 01:23 AM.

11-25-2004, 09:26 AM	#15
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	My zip is 65717



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11-25-2004, 11:06 PM	#16
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	Drive shaft How does $30.00 for the drive shaft and $20.00 for shipping sound. That will also include the US Customs $5.00 fee for importing items for sale. Let me know. Darrell...

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