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fb111ewo · 05-22-2020, 11:18 PM

When I bought my truck, PO had a one piece drive shaft in it. After I installed a new motor/transmission with the correct motor mounts, the existing driveshaft didn't seem to fit (too short). I ended up having another one piece made by a driveshaft shop. The guy was pretty knowledgeable and said that the driveshaft that I had (brought it in with me) was too small in diameter, and would have definitely caused vibration when driving at higher speeds. The new one is much bigger in diameter and I won't know of issues until I finally get it back on the road.

I think you will find people in this forum that will argue both ways concerning the merits of a one piece vs 2 piece drive shaft.

05-22-2020, 11:18 PM	#3
fb111ewo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Murfreesboro TN - originally from Missouri Posts: 140	Re: Center drive shaft bearing or one piece drive shaft?? When I bought my truck, PO had a one piece drive shaft in it. After I installed a new motor/transmission with the correct motor mounts, the existing driveshaft didn't seem to fit (too short). I ended up having another one piece made by a driveshaft shop. The guy was pretty knowledgeable and said that the driveshaft that I had (brought it in with me) was too small in diameter, and would have definitely caused vibration when driving at higher speeds. The new one is much bigger in diameter and I won't know of issues until I finally get it back on the road. I think you will find people in this forum that will argue both ways concerning the merits of a one piece vs 2 piece drive shaft.