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Offline buter1ma

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Driveshaft Help
« on: December 22, 2019, 01:15:37 PM »
I have a 86 C10 long bed with two piece driveshaft. I am going to swap in a 700R4. Will I need to go to a one piece or what length from trans to center support bearing do I need?

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Re: Driveshaft Help
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2019, 08:21:09 AM »
depending on what trans/tail shaft you have now you may or may not have to do anything
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Offline buter1ma

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Re: Driveshaft Help
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2019, 09:25:04 AM »
Its is a three on the tree manual transmission. I believe the length will have to change.

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Re: Driveshaft Help
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2019, 03:25:14 PM »
I doubt your 3-speed is 30" long, but I have seen some with a long tail section.

Is the output shaft the same in size/splines? May not be...
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Re: Driveshaft Help
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2019, 08:30:34 AM »
Use this website as a tool and to find an inexpensive option. Use a one piece shaft.

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