Long to short bed driveshaft - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cemack · 03-16-2023, 01:35 PM

Do you guys go to a one piece when shortening your truck?
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hevy_chevy67 · 03-16-2023, 01:41 PM

Yes, go with a one piece.
I put a one-piece on my shortened 69 C10.

tutone · 03-16-2023, 02:27 PM

Yes. One piece is sufficient.

LS short box · 03-16-2023, 05:31 PM

One piece is good but check trailing arm cross member opening clearance if you are lowering the truck.

Trucknut57 · 03-16-2023, 07:24 PM

For those that have shortened their trucks, what length did your driveshaft end up being?

I shortened mine and took some measurements for the driveshaft and came up with 58". Does that sound close?

**Grumpy old man** · 03-16-2023, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Trucknut57

For those that have shortened their trucks, what length did your driveshaft end up being?

I shortened mine and took some measurements for the driveshaft and came up with 58". Does that sound close?

Close only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades , Most driveline shops will have a website with measuring directions , Verify with the shop you use that the measurement is correct before having it built . I had a new driveshaft built for my 67 factory shortbed V8 4 speed and it measured 59 1/2" center to center .Cost was about $300.00 with the yoke I provided and them using Spicer u joints

**Accelo** · 03-17-2023, 12:23 PM

I had a driveline that was hanging around here shortened.
Described at the driveline shop as a cut and weld. A re-balance and I was good.
If you are lowering your truck you will have to remove the bracket for the driveline bearing center hanger. I would remove it either way just to be safe.
Cheers

03-16-2023, 01:35 PM	#1
Cemack Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta Posts: 5	Long to short bed driveshaft Do you guys go to a one piece when shortening your truck? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-16-2023, 01:41 PM	#2
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 618	Re: Long to short bed driveshaft Yes, go with a one piece. I put a one-piece on my shortened 69 C10. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

03-16-2023, 02:27 PM	#3
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,342	Re: Long to short bed driveshaft Yes. One piece is sufficient. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

03-16-2023, 05:31 PM	#4
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,208	Re: Long to short bed driveshaft One piece is good but check trailing arm cross member opening clearance if you are lowering the truck.

03-16-2023, 07:24 PM	#5
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 323	Re: Long to short bed driveshaft For those that have shortened their trucks, what length did your driveshaft end up being? I shortened mine and took some measurements for the driveshaft and came up with 58". Does that sound close? __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

03-17-2023, 12:23 PM	#7
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,356	Re: Long to short bed driveshaft I had a driveline that was hanging around here shortened. Described at the driveline shop as a cut and weld. A re-balance and I was good. If you are lowering your truck you will have to remove the bracket for the driveline bearing center hanger. I would remove it either way just to be safe. Cheers



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