drive shaft lengths
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drive shaft lengths
is there any difference in driveshaft lengths for the swb with big block and 3 sp? i lowered the truck and bound up the shaft and need to replace it because i cannot find anyone to cut on it and replace with a shorter center to compensate for the angle/length change. i was told a minor -1" should be enough to make it right.
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From: Burleson,Tx
I agree I would ship, or take it to a reputable driveshaft shop if at all possible. I would have them cut, balance, and install new u-joints all at once. Lower the truck to ride hieght and measure form the tranny rear end seal to the pinion that should give them the needed dimensions.
I am haveing a shaft made right now at my local shop (who does awsome work by the way) and they are only charging me $225 for a complete new shaft flange to yoke.
I am haveing a shaft made right now at my local shop (who does awsome work by the way) and they are only charging me $225 for a complete new shaft flange to yoke.
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From: Rock Hill, SC
I used Joint and Clutch in Charlotte, NC a few years ago when I swapped from 3-spd to the 4-spd. I reused the old yoke. I sent them my shaft and the length from the end of the output shaft on the trans to the face on the yoke at the diff. It was $100.00 including u-joints.
