Busted drive shaft much???
05-21-2014, 04:15 PM
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So that was the daily driver?
What are you driving now to work?
Aren't driveshafts like 300 bucks for those. Even a custom one... 600 bucks or so?
Just go buy one.
What are you driving now to work?
Aren't driveshafts like 300 bucks for those. Even a custom one... 600 bucks or so?
Just go buy one.
05-22-2014, 10:17 AM
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Look for a diesel or a 2500 driveshaft. I've got one of those before and had it cut down. Some are aluminum and they are 3-3.5in.
Next time you intentionally break something, stick a gopro under the truck
I've got a few fbody driveshafts also if they will fit. Aluminum and a steel one.
Next time you intentionally break something, stick a gopro under the truck
I've got a few fbody driveshafts also if they will fit. Aluminum and a steel one.
05-22-2014, 12:39 PM
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Let me measure and see, I probably have a spare F car steel DS. But I also have the explorer aluminum DS that the flange for the 8.8 came off of. If not I'll find a extra long steel piece and cut it down. Cheaper the better, I pick up my circle D converter today for the mustang and still need a few parts to get it back in *** whoopin mode. Got a list of folks that want a piece of that car, lol.
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05-22-2014, 03:17 PM
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Look for a diesel or a 2500 driveshaft. I've got one of those before and had it cut down. Some are aluminum and they are 3-3.5in.
Next time you intentionally break something, stick a gopro under the truck
I've got a few fbody driveshafts also if they will fit. Aluminum and a steel one.
Next time you intentionally break something, stick a gopro under the truck
I've got a few fbody driveshafts also if they will fit. Aluminum and a steel one.
06-02-2014, 07:46 AM
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Holy crap, I have broken one in a mustang (86 GT) ring about that fast, I though it was going to be the end. Was a lot of noise. The H pipe kept it from hitting the ground.
I did see a ding dong neutral drop a 4th gen TA in a parking lot and cause his factory aluminum DS to break. Was pretty funny.
I did see a ding dong neutral drop a 4th gen TA in a parking lot and cause his factory aluminum DS to break. Was pretty funny.
06-02-2014, 08:44 AM
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Oh, my ******* puckered up, I pulled off to the shoulder, phoned someone to get me, and left the truck there, NTTA dopped my shaft off at my driver door the next day. I bought a new GM with new yoke and joints for $470 after taxes. I probably could have had one made for cheaper, but didn't want to deal with all the BS.
Sad part is it one be used very long since I am running a 2pc soon.
Sad part is it one be used very long since I am running a 2pc soon.
06-03-2014, 05:31 AM
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see, the opposite is better for the fulls size guys. The 2pc is a better design, and usually stronger for the most part. I hear more people breaking the 1pc over the 2pc.
Since I'm bagging my truck, a 2pc shaft has a smaller diameter, and is a better option for laying frame as well.
Have you called Stan Hopkins in Dallas? There is a guy in Mckinney too that a neighbor used for his 600hp Charger.
Since I'm bagging my truck, a 2pc shaft has a smaller diameter, and is a better option for laying frame as well.
Have you called Stan Hopkins in Dallas? There is a guy in Mckinney too that a neighbor used for his 600hp Charger.
