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1969CST10 · 07-28-2011, 09:49 PM

Anyone running a 1 piece driveshaft on a 2WD longbed? I got the complete rear suspension kit from Air Ride Technologies which includes a new crossmember that doesn't accept the mounting of a carrier baring. Called Denny's driveshaft, and they won't build one that long for safety reasons.

2002yanks · 07-28-2011, 09:56 PM

my 67 lwb 2wd has a 1 piece driveshaft. its a 250 i6.

71meangreenc10 · 07-28-2011, 09:57 PM

I think your going to run into that problem everywhere you go. I had people that was nervous about making one for my shortbed.

Smitty

dukcaln · 07-28-2011, 10:08 PM

I am running one, no issues here... was on the truck when i bought it.... I have the paper work for it so I might be able to tell you some things about it

1969CST10 · 07-28-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dukcaln

I am running one, no issues here... was on the truck when i bought it.... I have the paper work for it so I might be able to tell you some things about it

Thanks, I'd really appreciate it. Do you know where they got it built at?

70jnktrk · 07-29-2011, 01:29 AM

I am running one also..my 4/6 drop was doing this to my carrier bearing[Below}
talked to my driveshaft guy and was within the maximum overall length he requires..without going to a giant diameter aluminum unit..my truck has a T-400 tranny{I installed} so the overall length might be different than a stock ride. Smooth as silk!

*project 67 sub* · 07-29-2011, 05:10 AM

the 73-87 long beds (or at least the one i had) came with a one piece drive shaft from the factory, so i don't know why one couldn't be made for one of these

crazy longhorn · 07-29-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

the 73-87 long beds (or at least the one i had) came with a one piece drive shaft from the factory, so i don't know why one couldn't be made for one of these

A longer tailshaft on the trans,as well as engine placement, let the 73-87 trucks run a shorter lenght 1 pc shaft. crazyL

brad_man_72 · 07-29-2011, 01:41 PM

we build them. Pretty sure we make them out of 3" tubing. As long as you're not running an od trans w 411 gears the lenth shouldn't be a problem.

GASoline71 · 07-29-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

A longer tailshaft on the trans,as well as engine placement, let the 73-87 trucks run a shorter lenght 1 pc shaft. crazyL

Also no low crossmember that trailing arms connect to. All the '73 and later rigs were leaf sprung.

Gary

NoNeck · 07-29-2011, 03:44 PM

Brad Man 72

I have a Turbo 400 in a shortbed '69, and I am having a one piece driveshaft built. My measurement comes out to 59" from the splined trans shaft to the center of the U-Bolt cup . Do you think that will work OK?

NoNeck

brad_man_72 · 07-29-2011, 11:51 PM

no problem noneck. some 67-72 swb had one piece shaft from the factory.

PHAT TONY · 07-30-2011, 12:55 AM

If I remember from having one made for my '69, you need 71" u joint to u joint. OOPS..I had a 700r4 in it, still it was no problem to build.

1969CST10 · 07-31-2011, 04:49 PM

brad_man_72, I'd like to get one ordered. Do you have some ordering information for ordering a custom driveshaft?

Bishops Trucks · 07-31-2011, 05:10 PM

I had a driveline shop build mine. I never had any issues with problems. The truck comes with a built in driveshaft loop anyway.

07-28-2011, 09:49 PM	#1
1969CST10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11	1 piece driveshaft on a longbed Anyone running a 1 piece driveshaft on a 2WD longbed? I got the complete rear suspension kit from Air Ride Technologies which includes a new crossmember that doesn't accept the mounting of a carrier baring. Called Denny's driveshaft, and they won't build one that long for safety reasons.

07-28-2011, 09:56 PM	#2
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed my 67 lwb 2wd has a 1 piece driveshaft. its a 250 i6.

07-28-2011, 09:57 PM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed I think your going to run into that problem everywhere you go. I had people that was nervous about making one for my shortbed. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-28-2011, 10:08 PM	#4
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed I am running one, no issues here... was on the truck when i bought it.... I have the paper work for it so I might be able to tell you some things about it __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-29-2011, 01:29 AM	#6
70jnktrk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: arizona Posts: 213	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed I am running one also..my 4/6 drop was doing this to my carrier bearing[Below} talked to my driveshaft guy and was within the maximum overall length he requires..without going to a giant diameter aluminum unit..my truck has a T-400 tranny{I installed} so the overall length might be different than a stock ride. Smooth as silk! Attached Images

07-29-2011, 05:10 AM	#7
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed the 73-87 long beds (or at least the one i had) came with a one piece drive shaft from the factory, so i don't know why one couldn't be made for one of these

07-29-2011, 01:41 PM	#9
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed we build them. Pretty sure we make them out of 3" tubing. As long as you're not running an od trans w 411 gears the lenth shouldn't be a problem.

07-29-2011, 03:44 PM	#11
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed Brad Man 72 I have a Turbo 400 in a shortbed '69, and I am having a one piece driveshaft built. My measurement comes out to 59" from the splined trans shaft to the center of the U-Bolt cup . Do you think that will work OK? NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

07-29-2011, 11:51 PM	#12
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed no problem noneck. some 67-72 swb had one piece shaft from the factory.

07-30-2011, 12:55 AM	#13
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed If I remember from having one made for my '69, you need 71" u joint to u joint. OOPS..I had a 700r4 in it, still it was no problem to build. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

07-31-2011, 04:49 PM	#14
1969CST10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed brad_man_72, I'd like to get one ordered. Do you have some ordering information for ordering a custom driveshaft?

07-31-2011, 05:10 PM	#15
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: 1 piece driveshaft on a longbed I had a driveline shop build mine. I never had any issues with problems. The truck comes with a built in driveshaft loop anyway. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"



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