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5150 · 03-28-2014, 11:50 AM

Not having any luck over in the suspension area so I'll ask it here.

First of all, I have a 4L60E transmission and my front shaft has already been cut and the carrier bearing has been installed. My question is what is the best option for the rear, a slip yoke? What's the best way to measure so I can give them the correct measurements at the driveshaft shop. Is it a measurement of all the way aired out and then at max height?

The front shaft is original, it is just shortened at the yoke end.

Also, are there any parts (slip joints) from other vehicles I can use to lessen the cost from having an entire new one made?

Thanks for any suggestions.

03-28-2014, 11:50 AM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	2 Piece Driveshaft question for a bagged 71 Suburban Not having any luck over in the suspension area so I'll ask it here. First of all, I have a 4L60E transmission and my front shaft has already been cut and the carrier bearing has been installed. My question is what is the best option for the rear, a slip yoke? What's the best way to measure so I can give them the correct measurements at the driveshaft shop. Is it a measurement of all the way aired out and then at max height? The front shaft is original, it is just shortened at the yoke end. Also, are there any parts (slip joints) from other vehicles I can use to lessen the cost from having an entire new one made? Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 03-28-2014 at 11:56 AM.