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chevy lover · 12-09-2005, 06:56 PM

I recently put a sm465/205 behind my deisel.

Problem was my front shaft is too long, so I got the shaft with the doners. It has a bad cv at the rear of the shaft.

Is this something you can replace as a whole or must I take it apart to fix?

shilo · 12-09-2005, 07:48 PM

If its the same as my truck, the ujoints are replaceable.

chevy lover · 12-09-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shilo

If its the same as my truck, the ujoints are replaceable.

Big collar with 2 u-joints. I was hoping I could replace the whole thing.

freightdriver · 12-10-2005, 12:14 AM

yes they're replaceable

454_72_4X4 · 12-11-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy lover

Big collar with 2 u-joints. I was hoping I could replace the whole thing.

I think you'll have to take it to a drive shaft shop to have the entire CV replaced. If the ball pivot in the center is worn out that'd be best anyway. (Or get a complete driveshaft, it's probably be cheaper).

If the center pivot ball is ok, I'd just replace the u-joints. 20 bucks versus...what 200??150???

chevy lover · 12-13-2005, 08:13 PM

new u-joints......................$15.00ea.
new ball pivot....................$43.99
new drive shaft..................$189.99

To have my 4x4 back for the rest of the winter.........priceless

wedgemon · 12-13-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy lover

I recently put a sm465/205 behind my deisel.

Let us know how the 465/205 works with the diesel. Real stump puller is my guess.

chevy lover · 12-13-2005, 08:32 PM

even without the front axle. lots of pull but no get up and go. hope to change that come spring tho with new rears and gears.

12-09-2005, 06:56 PM	#1
chevy lover HMMMM Chevy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Quakertown, Pa Posts: 203	front driveshaft woos I recently put a sm465/205 behind my deisel. Problem was my front shaft is too long, so I got the shaft with the doners. It has a bad cv at the rear of the shaft. Is this something you can replace as a whole or must I take it apart to fix? __________________ 68 Chevy C10 swb(under construction) 82 GMC K1500 6.2l diesel (daily driver) 77 Chevy K30 frame (only thing left is axles and trans/transfer)______________________________ Mike

12-09-2005, 07:48 PM	#2
shilo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Junction , CO Posts: 602	Re: front driveshaft woos If its the same as my truck, the ujoints are replaceable. __________________ 71 swb 4x4, 37" Iroks, t400/205 496 77 CJ-7, Narrowed Dana 60 Lockrite, 14 Bolt Spool, 4.56 gears, 39.5" boggers. 360 t-18/d20

12-10-2005, 12:14 AM	#4
freightdriver Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakdale,ca Posts: 51	Re: front driveshaft woos yes they're replaceable

12-13-2005, 08:13 PM	#6
chevy lover HMMMM Chevy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Quakertown, Pa Posts: 203	Re: front driveshaft woos new u-joints......................$15.00ea. new ball pivot....................$43.99 new drive shaft..................$189.99 To have my 4x4 back for the rest of the winter.........priceless __________________ 68 Chevy C10 swb(under construction) 82 GMC K1500 6.2l diesel (daily driver) 77 Chevy K30 frame (only thing left is axles and trans/transfer)______________________________ Mike

12-13-2005, 08:32 PM	#8
chevy lover HMMMM Chevy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Quakertown, Pa Posts: 203	Re: front driveshaft woos even without the front axle. lots of pull but no get up and go. hope to change that come spring tho with new rears and gears. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 swb(under construction) 82 GMC K1500 6.2l diesel (daily driver) 77 Chevy K30 frame (only thing left is axles and trans/transfer)______________________________ Mike



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