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1979blkchevy · 03-02-2010, 02:32 PM

I have a 1983 chevy silverado 3/4 ton with a 6 inch lift on it!! Could i get another driveshaft from another chevy truck or truck that will fit right in with a 6inch lift or do i have to have a driveshaft extened??? thanks in advance

**special-K** · 03-02-2010, 03:36 PM

True,you have to extend your driveshaft.False,I don`t know of any shaft from another truck.My last`72 needed 2" with a 6" lift.I`m preparing to do another,but I won`t just go and get the shaft made 2" longer.I feel better getting it back on all fours and measure.It`s not rocket science,I just have bad luck with tryin`to make things easier.One step ahead at a time never fails.

Mike C · 03-02-2010, 08:49 PM

I agree. You should get 'er on the ground and measure.

It is possible to source junkyard driveshafts in lots of different combinations you might could piece together what you wanted. crew cab, suburban, blazer, regular cab, long bed, short bed, slip yoke front, fixed front, NP208, NP 231, NP 205, NP 203, 1310, 1330, 1350 u-joints.

Each one of these is a little different so you might find a combination that would work. But how much time do you have? And how many 4x4's are in a junkyard near you? Put it on the ground, measure, and order a new one IMO. My original shaft was whacked. Splines worn, yokes worn, possibly bent. It made it 300k miles, but it was time.

1979blkchevy · 03-03-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I agree. You should get 'er on the ground and measure.

It is possible to source junkyard driveshafts in lots of different combinations you might could piece together what you wanted. crew cab, suburban, blazer, regular cab, long bed, short bed, slip yoke front, fixed front, NP208, NP 231, NP 205, NP 203, 1310, 1330, 1350 u-joints.

Each one of these is a little different so you might find a combination that would work. But how much time do you have? And how many 4x4's are in a junkyard near you? Put it on the ground, measure, and order a new one IMO. My original shaft was whacked. Splines worn, yokes worn, possibly bent. It made it 300k miles, but it was time.

lol junk yards near me is slim to none my driveshaft is totally shot im not to sure on how to messure what i need!!!

Keith Seymore · 03-03-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1979blkchevy

lol junk yards near me is slim to none my driveshaft is totally shot im not to sure on how to messure what i need!!!

Usually the shop that fabs the shaft will have a very specific way they want you to measure it.

I measured one up onetime and took all the details in to the shop; they sent me home to re-measure it their way!

They'll tell ya how they want it done -

K

Mike C · 03-03-2010, 07:52 PM

Yup, you all need to be on the same page when measuring. I have purchased shafts mail order from Six States Distributors, Tom Woods, and Wenco. I know we have at least two driveshaft shops around Austin, so pick your poison.

03-02-2010, 02:32 PM	#1
1979blkchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: west virgina Posts: 102	True or False???? Explain Please I have a 1983 chevy silverado 3/4 ton with a 6 inch lift on it!! Could i get another driveshaft from another chevy truck or truck that will fit right in with a 6inch lift or do i have to have a driveshaft extened??? thanks in advance

03-02-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: True or False???? Explain Please True,you have to extend your driveshaft.False,I don`t know of any shaft from another truck.My last`72 needed 2" with a 6" lift.I`m preparing to do another,but I won`t just go and get the shaft made 2" longer.I feel better getting it back on all fours and measure.It`s not rocket science,I just have bad luck with tryin`to make things easier.One step ahead at a time never fails. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-02-2010 at 03:44 PM.

03-02-2010, 08:49 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: True or False???? Explain Please I agree. You should get 'er on the ground and measure. It is possible to source junkyard driveshafts in lots of different combinations you might could piece together what you wanted. crew cab, suburban, blazer, regular cab, long bed, short bed, slip yoke front, fixed front, NP208, NP 231, NP 205, NP 203, 1310, 1330, 1350 u-joints. Each one of these is a little different so you might find a combination that would work. But how much time do you have? And how many 4x4's are in a junkyard near you? Put it on the ground, measure, and order a new one IMO. My original shaft was whacked. Splines worn, yokes worn, possibly bent. It made it 300k miles, but it was time. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 03-02-2010 at 08:50 PM. Reason: punctuation :eyeroll:

03-03-2010, 07:52 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: True or False???? Explain Please Yup, you all need to be on the same page when measuring. I have purchased shafts mail order from Six States Distributors, Tom Woods, and Wenco. I know we have at least two driveshaft shops around Austin, so pick your poison. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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