New Driveshaft Needed or Not? 5-6 inch lift...

Started by TBigLug, January 16, 2009, 11:36:27 PM

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TBigLug

January 16, 2009, 11:36:27 PM
I want to put 38.7 inch tall tires on my '85 K10. it has a 4" lift in it right now with the factory driveshaft. If I put a 1" add a leaf to get 5" or a new set of springs for a 6" lift will I have to replace the driveshafts?
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Mudbuster

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January 17, 2009, 02:56:52 AM
When I put the 6" lift in my old 86 chevy long box I had to lengthen the front shaft but the rear was fine. ==shrug

TBigLug

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January 17, 2009, 11:58:57 AM
Where'd you take your driveshaft to get lengthened? How much did it cost?
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Hammerlane

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January 17, 2009, 04:46:19 PM
Quote from: TBigLug on January 17, 2009, 11:58:57 AM
Where'd you take your driveshaft to get lengthened? How much did it cost?

welder and a grinder you can do one yourself good enough for an offroader, DD just take a little extra care to be sure it's straight.
 

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TBigLug

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January 17, 2009, 10:43:41 PM
Mine will be a DD mostly. I don't think I have enough faith in my welds! loll loll loll loll
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Mudbuster

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January 18, 2009, 05:36:03 PM
I had a gu localy do it for me but since then I've been building my own driveshafts. it you've only gotta lengthen the front like I did it doesn't even need to be balence since it' only turns when in 4wd. ;)
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