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09-08-2002, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: harvard ne, usa
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drive shaft
I am putting in a single drive shaft in my 71 gmc, the cross member from the carrier barring is in the way, its a long box, and i was wondering if i could take the whole thing out or just cut part of it away? thanks for any help, or maybe if you have some pics on how you did it that would help thanks
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09-08-2002, 11:01 PM
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Recycler
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Mill City Oregon
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I was having the same thoughts. Looking forward to the responces you get.
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09-09-2002, 04:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: IL
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trim it out of the way as best as you can, should only have to cut off the bottom of the hole in the member
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09-09-2002, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
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This has been dicussed a lot. DO NOT PUT A ONE PIECE SHAFT IN A LONG BED!!!! It will give you a wobble you won't want at higher speeds.
If you do put one in let me know where your at, I'll send a tow truck, Just kidding
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09-09-2002, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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Yes, this has been discussed quite a bit lately. Do a search and see my comments on this. I've had pretty good luck with the 1 piece in the lwb...
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09-09-2002, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Longmont, CO
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I think it would all depend on who built the new shaft. What are the specs on your one piece in yours Brad?
Personally I don't think that I'd want a 1 piece in my lwb since that would be a lot of metal rotating at too high of a speed for my tastes. The slightest bit of wobble or whip will tear it apart, but like anything, if you want to spend the money to have it built to handle it, it can be done. Scott
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