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Nickb90 · 05-08-2015, 03:03 PM

Looking for suggestions on replacing/repairing the drive shaft in my '64 c10. Its a 2 piece shaft & the front shaft broke right where it goes into the carrier bearing. Just trying to see what others have done for replacements. I'd like to keep the price low as low as possible on this, but also to want to go too cheap & have it brake again.

vin63 · 05-08-2015, 03:41 PM

Is there a local drive shaft specialist in your area? I usually find it easier and cheaper to work with a local drive line shop in my area for these types of things.

63burban · 05-08-2015, 07:27 PM

I have some used two piece shafts in good condition.

Nickb90 · 05-08-2015, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 63burban

I have some used two piece shafts in good condition.

Would you be able to check the length of them? I'm looking for a font section that's 27 inches weld to weld. Total length is 68 inches yoke to yoke.

Thank you

**jayoldschool** · 05-09-2015, 10:21 AM

Did the shaft break, or the yoke?

earl84 · 05-09-2015, 11:05 AM

I agree on staying local, I never had to do driveshaft work before and was shocked at just how inexpensive it was to have them shorten, balance, paint and install new U-joints.

63burban · 05-09-2015, 08:39 PM

The shafts I have are longer, you could have one cut down

**Captainfab** · 05-10-2015, 12:21 AM

Probably should determine whether you have the light duty driveshaft or the heavy duty driveshaft. The light duty driveshaft will have the carrier bearing hanging from the top of the trailing arm crossmember. The heavy duty driveshaft will have the carrier bearing sitting on a bracket on the bottom of the trailing arm crossmember.

Nickb90 · 05-10-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 63burban

The shafts I have are longer, you could have one cut down

Thanks for looking... I think I'll take what I have now into a driveline shop & see what it will cost to fix mine or get a custom built. Hopefully they won't want an arm & a leg for it. Again thank you for the offer!

Nickb90 · 05-10-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Did the shaft break, or the yoke?

It broke right behind the weld, before it goes through the carrier bearing.

Nickb90 · 05-10-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Probably should determine whether you have the light duty driveshaft or the heavy duty driveshaft. The light duty driveshaft will have the carrier bearing hanging from the top of the trailing arm crossmember. The heavy duty driveshaft will have the carrier bearing sitting on a bracket on the bottom of the trailing arm crossmember.

I didn't know that there was a light & heavy duty shaft for these. Looks like mine is the light duty (carrier bearing was mounted from the top of crossmember). What is the difference in these driveshafts, just different carrier bearings or are the shafts completely different?

**Captainfab** · 05-10-2015, 11:59 PM

The HD carrier bearing is much, much better than the light duty one and the driveshafts are made from larger diameter tubing.

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Originally Posted by Nickb90

I didn't know that there was a light & heavy duty shaft for these. Looks like mine is the light duty (carrier bearing was mounted from the top of crossmember). What is the difference in these driveshafts, just different carrier bearings or are the shafts completely different?

05-08-2015, 03:03 PM	#1
Nickb90 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 11	Drive shaft replacement Looking for suggestions on replacing/repairing the drive shaft in my '64 c10. Its a 2 piece shaft & the front shaft broke right where it goes into the carrier bearing. Just trying to see what others have done for replacements. I'd like to keep the price low as low as possible on this, but also to want to go too cheap & have it brake again.

05-08-2015, 03:41 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Drive shaft replacement Is there a local drive shaft specialist in your area? I usually find it easier and cheaper to work with a local drive line shop in my area for these types of things. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

05-08-2015, 07:27 PM	#3
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Drive shaft replacement I have some used two piece shafts in good condition.

05-09-2015, 10:21 AM	#5
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,157	Re: Drive shaft replacement Did the shaft break, or the yoke?

05-09-2015, 11:05 AM	#6
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Drive shaft replacement I agree on staying local, I never had to do driveshaft work before and was shocked at just how inexpensive it was to have them shorten, balance, paint and install new U-joints.

05-09-2015, 08:39 PM	#7
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Drive shaft replacement The shafts I have are longer, you could have one cut down

05-10-2015, 12:21 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Drive shaft replacement Probably should determine whether you have the light duty driveshaft or the heavy duty driveshaft. The light duty driveshaft will have the carrier bearing hanging from the top of the trailing arm crossmember. The heavy duty driveshaft will have the carrier bearing sitting on a bracket on the bottom of the trailing arm crossmember. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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