1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

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Old 12-02-2003 | 09:23 PM
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Having trouble keeping the carrier bearing on. Has any one went to the 1 piece shaft on 66 long bed.
 
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Old 12-03-2003 | 05:37 AM
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I would say it depends on your tranny I changed to a one piece driveshaft on my 66 long bed it has a 302 c-5 tranny mixed years and the driveshaft from a 1975 f-100 long bed I have driven this truck for 2 years with no problems even hauled sand for swimming pool
 
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Old 12-03-2003 | 05:47 AM
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Dave, I converted to a single shaft when I went to automatic. Works fine.

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Old 12-03-2003 | 07:55 AM
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ol yeller,

As long as engine & tranny mounts, springs & spring bushings are in good shape, you don't "overload" the suspension until it sags, and there is provision for flexing and dynamic adjustment, like a slip joint & yoke in driveline, you shouldn't experience any problems, as the above posts testify to.

You'll increase applicable torque to rear gear by eliminating that intermediate center midship Bearing/U-Joint set up too.

More power will get to axles, less power is consumed turning midship set up. I've done a few of these, what I call "Up Grades".
No complaints yet. . . . .

FBp
 
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Old 12-03-2003 | 05:00 PM
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So the 75 fits? I'll get 1. Don't haul much anymore but pull a trailer. Appreciate it.

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Old 12-03-2003 | 06:14 PM
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i have the 2 piece driveshaft on my 75 f150, the trucks in the shop right now and i plan on building the 390 into a hot rod should i get the 1 piece drive shaft i have one on a junk 76 f250 i could use i plan on doing a lot of rubber burning and being hard on it, racing etc. any info would help thanks.
 
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Old 12-04-2003 | 03:18 PM
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You can get an aftermarket driveshaft built for around 150 bucks
Thats with new ujoints in the rear
I bought a Dana Spicer Slip Yoke for my C6 after my other one was borrowed and not returned.
I also bought Dana Spicer Ujoints
If I ever bend this driveshaft I'll have a custom one built
But if your going to use another stock driveshaft out of a truck, make sure you measure the lenght of it first
As you can find the right driveshaft length in many years of trucks
 




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