Drive shaft length

[frank p]

Any magic numbers on what's too long or short when it comes to drive shafts?
I'm planning on installing a motor and trans behind the cab on my 52' coe and going by rough measurements, the tube section of the drive shaft will be about 12 inches in length with the input shaft and rear U-joint attached. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[flareside_thunder]

Just make sure if it's slipyoke that you've got room for flex....

 

[Skandocious]

Frank your best bet is to talk to a driveline shop. I know the one I use in Sac will give me very explicit instructions on which measurements to take on my truck and they'll make a custom fitted driveshaft (or modify my existing one).

 

[LEB Kris]

Jesse at High Angle Driveline 530-877-2875.

As long as you have enough slip to accommodate the suspension travel plus about 1/2" youre fine. 12" might be cutting it close if youve got much flex.

 

[Skandocious]

530 area code? That's near me!

 

[flareside_thunder]

what do u want a cookie?

 

[Skandocious]

Just seems strange seeing as he's from South Carolina...

 

[LEB Kris]

Northern Cali IIRC.


Jesse is a good guy. He has always took the time to help me out when Ive needed it. I inturn send business his way when people need driveshafts. Its a win win situation

 

[Skandocious]

Yeah I just looked him up, he's in Paradise. Bout 3 hours from me-- actually right near Chico where my brother just graduated.

 

[flareside_thunder]

That's like Tom Woods shafts....people from all over the world order his shafts

 

[Skandocious]

Junior nobody wants to hear about Tom's wood nor his shaft. Thanks.

 

[flareside_thunder]

actually his driveshafts say My shaft's a woody!lol

 

[LEB Kris]

the difference in price between the best stuff you can buy and the average crap "Joe Blow Driveshaft shop" sells usually isnt much and 99% of the time more of a hassle.

Thats a nice setup youve got there JR. Whats it on?