Swaping out 10 bolt for 9" driveshaft ??
12-05-2012, 12:07 PM
#2
The stock shaft will work with a conversion u-joint, but it will be the weak link in the driveline. It will also be a little short, and there is no way to properly lengthen a shaft.
If you can I definitely suggest a good aftermarket shaft and sell off the factory one. If you break the factory shaft the cost of the repairs from the breakage will far and above what the aftermarket shaft will cost, and then you still have to buy a good shaft!
I offer affordable upgrade driveshafts from PST and Strange, and a few options depending on your budget. Give me a call!
If you can I definitely suggest a good aftermarket shaft and sell off the factory one. If you break the factory shaft the cost of the repairs from the breakage will far and above what the aftermarket shaft will cost, and then you still have to buy a good shaft!
I offer affordable upgrade driveshafts from PST and Strange, and a few options depending on your budget. Give me a call!
12-05-2012, 04:17 PM
#4
I would really depend on the actual length of the one you have. If the dimensions are correct then it may work fine. Normally a 9 inch rear is only about 1/4 shorter than the 10 bolt, but the pinion is slightly lower on the 9" as well.
The best way to measure is to install the trans yoke and bottom it out. You should only be able to pull the shaft out of the trans no more than 1 or 1.25 inches.
The best way to measure is to install the trans yoke and bottom it out. You should only be able to pull the shaft out of the trans no more than 1 or 1.25 inches.
