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ProTouringNyC · 09-26-2007, 05:58 PM

Im running a TPI setup with a 700R4 on a 72 c-10 short bed . The question is is it ok to use the two piece drive shaft or do a custom single shaft . Is one better than the other , pinion angle issues ? need to know thanks guys

**Tom Vogel** · 09-26-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ProTouringNyC

Im running a TPI setup with a 700R4 on a 72 c-10 short bed . The question is is it ok to use the two piece drive shaft or do a custom single shaft . Is one better than the other , pinion angle issues ? need to know thanks guys

Ditch the 2-peice. A one peice is way better and will slip right thru the carrier bearing hole (a great driveshaft loop).

ProTouringNyC · 09-26-2007, 08:30 PM

I forgot to mention that my truck is bagged and when Its slammed a straaight shaft will smash the loop

Phaedrus · 09-26-2007, 09:09 PM

Probably the best option would be to run a two-piece shaft, but with a rigid polyurethane carrier bearing and a slip and stub shaft on the rear. This basically eliminates any movement of the front shaft and interference issues with the crossmember. With the adjustable suspension (bags) your pinion angle may need to be adjusted depending on your actual ride height.

lukejames · 09-26-2007, 10:35 PM

i am bagiing a 68 longbed and i am using a two piece drive shaft from an 80 model chevy truck. the drive shaft has splines in the middle so it can move in and out. i have to have the front shaft shortend and the back shaft lengthened. i am going the mount the carrier bearing to the same cross member that im making for the wishbone and lower bars. this way i can stay away from tunneling the cab for the drive shaft. that is my plan anyway.

09-26-2007, 05:58 PM	#1
ProTouringNyC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 9	Drive Shaft questions Im running a TPI setup with a 700R4 on a 72 c-10 short bed . The question is is it ok to use the two piece drive shaft or do a custom single shaft . Is one better than the other , pinion angle issues ? need to know thanks guys

09-26-2007, 08:30 PM	#3
ProTouringNyC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 9	Re: Drive Shaft questions I forgot to mention that my truck is bagged and when Its slammed a straaight shaft will smash the loop

09-26-2007, 09:09 PM	#4
Phaedrus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 67	Re: Drive Shaft questions Probably the best option would be to run a two-piece shaft, but with a rigid polyurethane carrier bearing and a slip and stub shaft on the rear. This basically eliminates any movement of the front shaft and interference issues with the crossmember. With the adjustable suspension (bags) your pinion angle may need to be adjusted depending on your actual ride height.

09-26-2007, 10:35 PM	#5
lukejames Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 50	Re: Drive Shaft questions i am bagiing a 68 longbed and i am using a two piece drive shaft from an 80 model chevy truck. the drive shaft has splines in the middle so it can move in and out. i have to have the front shaft shortend and the back shaft lengthened. i am going the mount the carrier bearing to the same cross member that im making for the wishbone and lower bars. this way i can stay away from tunneling the cab for the drive shaft. that is my plan anyway.



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