Drive shaft problems :(
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Fleet Mechanic
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Drive shaft problems :(
My 59 f100 has a c6 with a 390 in it currently. Someday it will have a t56 but for now I'm putting in a 4 speed instead of the auto. My problem is that the c6 is way longer then the NP435 so my driveshaft is now to short by a lot. What's my best bet? I assume my only option is a new driveshaft but what's that going to cost?
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Fleet Mechanic
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There is one 3 min from my house. But a friend needed new bearing put into his driveline and to install the 3 it was like $50. And they didn't even put the driveshafts back in the truck. That's why im questioning the price of a whole driveshaft.
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Ask them for an estimate - show them the old driveshaft and the yoke for the 4 speed you are going to use, as well as the length needed. $50 to replace a bearing is not bad.
Another option is finging a junkyard driveshaft that is longer and having it shortened.
Another option is finging a junkyard driveshaft that is longer and having it shortened.
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Most autoparts stores & FoMoCo sell driveshaft center supports as kits. Includes bearing/shims/brackets/U-shaped rubber support.
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