K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Triple6Goat · 08-07-2013, 11:36 PM

I recently picked up a 77 k10 long bed with what I think is a 6" lift. My front and rear drive shaft splines are shot and I was going to have them repaired (I heard a driveshaft shop can do it) but before I took them in I wanted to know if they should be lengthened? Or should I buy a spacer for the front drive shaft from Superlift and lengthen the rear shaft? Just want to make sure before I spend the money, thanks
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Rubble · 08-07-2013, 11:44 PM

I put a 6" lift on my 82 last fall & didn't have to lengthen drive shafts,I did some grinding off the ears on CV joint,but thats all.Put about 25000 miles on since then,no issues $ been kinda rough on it too!!
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Triple6Goat · 08-07-2013, 11:47 PM

That's good news
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Rubble · 08-08-2013, 12:02 AM

Ya,so far so good! Good luck with yours eh!!
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Triple6Goat · 08-08-2013, 12:03 AM

Thanks man!!!
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Rubble · 08-08-2013, 12:06 AM

Guess I should add too,that 75% of the miles were gravel roads,some mud & snow also.I set up this truck for work,not running on pavement much & works great! Having some tranny issues,but not lift related!!
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08-07-2013, 11:36 PM	#1
Triple6Goat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city beach, FL Posts: 59	K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? I recently picked up a 77 k10 long bed with what I think is a 6" lift. My front and rear drive shaft splines are shot and I was going to have them repaired (I heard a driveshaft shop can do it) but before I took them in I wanted to know if they should be lengthened? Or should I buy a spacer for the front drive shaft from Superlift and lengthen the rear shaft? Just want to make sure before I spend the money, thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 C10 swb 1985 K20 longbed 4spd 1977 K10 longbed -SOLD 1962 Chevrolet C10 swb 6cyl. 3spd. -SOLD

08-07-2013, 11:44 PM	#2
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? I put a 6" lift on my 82 last fall & didn't have to lengthen drive shafts,I did some grinding off the ears on CV joint,but thats all.Put about 25000 miles on since then,no issues $ been kinda rough on it too!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

08-07-2013, 11:47 PM	#3
Triple6Goat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city beach, FL Posts: 59	Re: K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? That's good news Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 C10 swb 1985 K20 longbed 4spd 1977 K10 longbed -SOLD 1962 Chevrolet C10 swb 6cyl. 3spd. -SOLD

08-08-2013, 12:02 AM	#4
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? Ya,so far so good! Good luck with yours eh!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

08-08-2013, 12:03 AM	#5
Triple6Goat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city beach, FL Posts: 59	Re: K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? Thanks man!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 C10 swb 1985 K20 longbed 4spd 1977 K10 longbed -SOLD 1962 Chevrolet C10 swb 6cyl. 3spd. -SOLD

08-08-2013, 12:06 AM	#6
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: K10 reg. cab longbed. Did you have to lengthen your drive shafts for a 6" lift? Guess I should add too,that 75% of the miles were gravel roads,some mud & snow also.I set up this truck for work,not running on pavement much & works great! Having some tranny issues,but not lift related!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"



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