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Offline 06gsxrman1000

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drive shaft angle
« on: August 02, 2008, 08:08:31 AM »
i have a 87 gmc 1ton dually 4*4. the cross member that holds up the carrier bearring was rotted bad. i cant find a new one so i am gonna have to make one. my only concern is what is the proper angle of the driveshaft and how do u find the proper angle?
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Re: drive shaft angle
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2008, 10:33:45 AM »
Someone with a 2 piece would have to measure the factory angles for you between the two shafts to give you a good number. You can measure it with an angle finder.

Have you considered a one piece shaft? I had Camerota's build me this one to replace my 2 piece.

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Re: drive shaft angle
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2008, 07:44:14 PM »
is that place in ct and how much $ did that set u back. that drive shaft is a piece of art
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Re: drive shaft angle
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2008, 09:05:43 AM »
Yeah Camerota truck parts in Enfield. I did a ton of work on their sales reps 55 chevy so he hooked me up with a good deal but the guy in the driveshaft shop is cool. I'm sure he'd give you the best deal he can.

http://www.camerota.com/
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