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jumpsoffrock · 07-04-2023, 02:29 PM

I am changing transmissions and have a two piece driveshaft. The rear piece was recently made before I bought the truck and looks "new".
I need the original untouched front shaft remade from scratch.

I have only one place in my town that makes them and they quoted me ~$550 to remake the front shaft from scratch using my measurements.

Does this sound about right?

**TxGary** · 07-04-2023, 02:51 PM

When I went to a one piece drive shaft in my 71 short bed it was $330 for everything new in 11-18-2020.

I had rear drive shaft made for my 4x4 and the front shortened and rebuilt for $744 in 5-18-2022.

**Stocker** · 07-04-2023, 03:39 PM

Apples to oranges, but -- I had a new rear driveshaft made for my K20 for $634. The original shaft mysteriously got bent when the body shop had the truck.

**sfont66** · 07-04-2023, 06:05 PM

Not quite the same but purchase price and options offered for comparison.

One piece Driveshaft for SWB 72 C10 LS with T 56 Magnum 6 speed purchased last May 2022, With upgrade to 1350 yokes and joints .
Purchased from Silver Sport Transmissions. Built and drop shipped by Dynotech Driveshafts. Clawson,MI $568.00 shipped

jumpsoffrock · 07-04-2023, 08:15 PM

I really appreciate your input folks. It sounds like from scratch, it might be a fair price.

I'm gonna call a few shops in Los Angeles tomorrow and see what they can do for me, the gas would only be $100, but I'd have to take a day off.
Probably outta just have them do it here in town....

**Jason Banks** · 07-05-2023, 12:33 PM

I paid $550 from actionmachineinc.com in Dec 2021 for a 1 piece shaft

Sonnax T3-3-2431HP Trans Slip Yoke × 1
$154.59
Custom Driveshaft - Aluminum, 3.5" OD, 1350 Series × 1
$395.46

Subtotal
$550.05

KQQL IT · 07-05-2023, 12:44 PM

Driveline service Fresno

I was quoted $300-
57in
3in tube
1330 yoke
U joints and balance

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-06-2023, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

I am changing transmissions and have a two piece driveshaft. The rear piece was recently made before I bought the truck and looks "new".
I need the original untouched front shaft remade from scratch.

I have only one place in my town that makes them and they quoted me ~$550 to remake the front shaft from scratch using my measurements.

Does this sound about right?

I had both shafts, say 2018. They balanced them, installed a new carrier bearing and U-joints, $450ish. $550 doesn't surprise me, does that include balance?

MARKDTN · 07-06-2023, 07:48 AM

Do you need a new driveshaft or just to shorten one? September 2020 I paid $160 to shorten an aluminum driveshaft plus 2 genuine Spicer U-joints.

jumpsoffrock · 07-06-2023, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

Do you need a new driveshaft or just to shorten one? September 2020 I paid $160 to shorten an aluminum driveshaft plus 2 genuine Spicer U-joints.

I need a new one, I want the original shafts left alone in case I need to switch back to the old trans.

**Richard** · 07-07-2023, 02:57 AM

Just received two CV drive shafts for my K10 project from Carolina driveline. About $1,500 shipped, little over two weeks. Was disappointed they did not clearance the front CV for more angle as I was told they would do. Originally ordered from High Angle Driveline because he makes some specailized CV joints, but Jess there thinks he has an indefinite time to ship. His prices are double, almost 3k. No problem with paying more for a unique product but gave up after 4 months with him. Left a review in the vendors section.
If ordering again online I would use Tom Woods, will ship within 24 hours and would guess a standard two ujoint shaft will be $300-$500.

**Ironangel** · 07-07-2023, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

I am changing transmissions and have a two piece driveshaft. The rear piece was recently made before I bought the truck and looks "new".
I need the original untouched front shaft remade from scratch.

I have only one place in my town that makes them and they quoted me ~$550 to remake the front shaft from scratch using my measurements.

Does this sound about right?

I just had a two piece rebuilt, new carrier installed, front shaft shortened 1", a 400TH slip yoke with a combination u-joint installed along with both remaining u-joints installed, and the whole unit balanced for $255. Dennys Driveshafts sells their whole rear half driveshaft with a slip joint for $250 https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p22...sli.html#photo So yes, for this area in the Mid-West $550 is a bit high. A two piece shaft needs to be fully assembled with a new carrier bearing before balancing. Never use a billet carrier bearing without using a slip joint in the rear shaft. The factory carrier bearings are mounted in a flexible rubber bulb that allows the bearing to move as the rear axle moves up and down. A billet bearing is fixed in urethane and will not flex, this is why a slip joint is necessary in the second drive shaft.

72c20customcamper · 07-07-2023, 08:31 AM

Seems a little high for a front shaft . I haven't had one done but I did replace my 2 piece shaft on my dodge with a one piece 5 inch aluminum shaft from Action Machine in South Bend Indiana for under 800. I'm having them make up a new driveshaft for my Chevell with 1350 ujoint when I upgrade my transmission

**ghackett1** · 07-07-2023, 09:36 AM

Original 2 piece driveshaft off my 68 C10 Longbed, they replaced the short front portion, installed new spicer u joints, balanced — cost $550 in Tampa Fl. Timing December 2022.

AllGoNoShow · 07-07-2023, 11:49 AM

Last year I converted to a one piece for my long bed (4" steel) with 1350 spicer u-joints for $350. It was a truck supplier company ("Fleet Pride"-I think they are a national chain)....it was loads cheaper then the "hot-rod" shops who make driveshafts online.

**HO455** · 07-08-2023, 09:18 AM

One piece drive shaft for my Burban from Tom Woods Custom Drivelines was $329 in July of 2020.

jumpsoffrock · 07-08-2023, 08:10 PM

Sounds like a long one piece is much cheaper than a 2 piece.

**HO455** · 07-08-2023, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

One piece drive shaft for my Burban from Tom Woods Custom Drivelines was $329 in July of 2020.

I should mention that I have a Gearvendor behind a T350. So it was shorter than a regular 2 piece set up.

**kev2809** · 07-09-2023, 07:31 PM

just had mine done earlier in the year. stock 2 piece, rear section was shortened and a slip shaft added. about $550 with new u joints and carrier bearing

jumpsoffrock · 07-10-2023, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

just had mine done earlier in the year. stock 2 piece, rear section was shortened and a slip shaft added. about $550 with new u joints and carrier bearing

They quoted me ~$675 for a complete fab of both shafts. $575 if the reuses my rear section.

I'll post what I pay as soon as I get it back.

**kev2809** · 07-10-2023, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

They quoted me ~$675 for a complete fab of both shafts. $575 if the reuses my rear section.

I'll post what I pay as soon as I get it back.

sounds about right to me? i couldnt believe how expensive it was especially re using my stock driveshaft....but it sounds about going rate. i think without the slip shaft added it would be $400

pappy 2 · 07-12-2023, 06:53 PM

Paid $600 + This year @ Inland truck centers 1 pc drive shaft 2.5 in diameter.

07-04-2023, 02:29 PM	#1
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 923	How much did your driveshaft cost? When? I am changing transmissions and have a two piece driveshaft. The rear piece was recently made before I bought the truck and looks "new". I need the original untouched front shaft remade from scratch. I have only one place in my town that makes them and they quoted me ~$550 to remake the front shaft from scratch using my measurements. Does this sound about right? Last edited by jumpsoffrock; 07-04-2023 at 02:43 PM.

07-04-2023, 02:51 PM	#2
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,030	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? When I went to a one piece drive shaft in my 71 short bed it was $330 for everything new in 11-18-2020. I had rear drive shaft made for my 4x4 and the front shortened and rebuilt for $744 in 5-18-2022. __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2015 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

07-04-2023, 03:39 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,498	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Apples to oranges, but -- I had a new rear driveshaft made for my K20 for $634. The original shaft mysteriously got bent when the body shop had the truck. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-04-2023, 06:05 PM	#4
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 355	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Not quite the same but purchase price and options offered for comparison. One piece Driveshaft for SWB 72 C10 LS with T 56 Magnum 6 speed purchased last May 2022, With upgrade to 1350 yokes and joints . Purchased from Silver Sport Transmissions. Built and drop shipped by Dynotech Driveshafts. Clawson,MI $568.00 shipped __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

07-04-2023, 08:15 PM	#5
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 923	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? I really appreciate your input folks. It sounds like from scratch, it might be a fair price. I'm gonna call a few shops in Los Angeles tomorrow and see what they can do for me, the gas would only be $100, but I'd have to take a day off. Probably outta just have them do it here in town....

07-05-2023, 12:33 PM	#6
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,528	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? I paid $550 from actionmachineinc.com in Dec 2021 for a 1 piece shaft Sonnax T3-3-2431HP Trans Slip Yoke × 1 $154.59 Custom Driveshaft - Aluminum, 3.5" OD, 1350 Series × 1 $395.46 Subtotal $550.05

07-05-2023, 12:44 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,133	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Driveline service Fresno I was quoted $300- 57in 3in tube 1330 yoke U joints and balance __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-06-2023, 07:48 AM	#9
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,134	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Do you need a new driveshaft or just to shorten one? September 2020 I paid $160 to shorten an aluminum driveshaft plus 2 genuine Spicer U-joints. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

07-07-2023, 02:57 AM	#11
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,704	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Just received two CV drive shafts for my K10 project from Carolina driveline. About $1,500 shipped, little over two weeks. Was disappointed they did not clearance the front CV for more angle as I was told they would do. Originally ordered from High Angle Driveline because he makes some specailized CV joints, but Jess there thinks he has an indefinite time to ship. His prices are double, almost 3k. No problem with paying more for a unique product but gave up after 4 months with him. Left a review in the vendors section. If ordering again online I would use Tom Woods, will ship within 24 hours and would guess a standard two ujoint shaft will be $300-$500. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 Last edited by Richard; 07-07-2023 at 03:43 AM.

07-07-2023, 08:31 AM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,162	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Seems a little high for a front shaft . I haven't had one done but I did replace my 2 piece shaft on my dodge with a one piece 5 inch aluminum shaft from Action Machine in South Bend Indiana for under 800. I'm having them make up a new driveshaft for my Chevell with 1350 ujoint when I upgrade my transmission __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-07-2023, 09:36 AM	#14
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Original 2 piece driveshaft off my 68 C10 Longbed, they replaced the short front portion, installed new spicer u joints, balanced — cost $550 in Tampa Fl. Timing December 2022. Last edited by ghackett1; 07-08-2023 at 06:37 PM.

07-07-2023, 11:49 AM	#15
AllGoNoShow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 200	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Last year I converted to a one piece for my long bed (4" steel) with 1350 spicer u-joints for $350. It was a truck supplier company ("Fleet Pride"-I think they are a national chain)....it was loads cheaper then the "hot-rod" shops who make driveshafts online.

07-08-2023, 09:18 AM	#16
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,820	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? One piece drive shaft for my Burban from Tom Woods Custom Drivelines was $329 in July of 2020. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-08-2023, 08:10 PM	#17
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 923	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Sounds like a long one piece is much cheaper than a 2 piece.

07-09-2023, 07:31 PM	#19
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? just had mine done earlier in the year. stock 2 piece, rear section was shortened and a slip shaft added. about $550 with new u joints and carrier bearing __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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07-12-2023, 06:53 PM	#22
pappy 2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: ord, NE. Posts: 99	Re: How much did your driveshaft cost? When? Paid $600 + This year @ Inland truck centers 1 pc drive shaft 2.5 in diameter.

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