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07-31-2014, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Napa, Ca.
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Driveshaft question????
I've got a 70 c10 short bed. It came with a 2 piece driveshaft. I want to get a 1 piece built for it instead but before I do that, I would like to know if that is possible. It has the rear end off of a 72 c10 and a T400 transmission. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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07-31-2014, 12:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
Posts: 4,147
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Re: Driveshaft question????
Sure, It's done all he time. Best advise I can give is go to one of the major drive line web sites, I like Inland Empire Driveline, and poke around. They have a few good videos and tutorials. Good luck with your project, Lee
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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07-31-2014, 01:06 PM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,945
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Re: Driveshaft question????
I just had a 1 peice put in my 71 LWB truck back in Januarary and love it.
I've driven it on the 2014 Hot Rod Power Tour back in June. I put 3300 miles on it in 7 days and not one issue.  
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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07-31-2014, 01:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: South Westerlo, New York
Posts: 1,325
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Re: Driveshaft question????
I have a question, if its possible to put one piece shafts then why did GM use two piece?
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Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB. |
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07-31-2014, 08:43 PM
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the boat guy
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: springfield mo
Posts: 2,339
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Re: Driveshaft question????
The 2 piece shafts use all of the same parts as the full size car shafts from the era.
The clearance around the control arm crossmember is pretty close for the diameter tubing required for a one pice shaft, especially at factory ride height. Better question, why didn't they put a slip in the rear shaft on 2 piece driveshafts.
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