drive shaft ?s

Jthomas · May 30, 2012, 03:40:02 PM

so on my 205 it has solid yolks, front and rear. but i dont know what to do with my drivshafts. do i get a slip yolk rear? do i get a slip drive shaft? wich one is cheaper to do? better to do?

WHAT DO I DO.

thanks

xjs3667 · May 30, 2012, 03:47:04 PM

What are using the truck for? just playin or dd or both? if its just playing, you can make your own slip shafts out of square tubing, I wouldn't recommend going on the road with it but I know people that have, and had no problems or vibrations.

but either way I would leave the solid yoke in there as slip yokes are prone to leaking, Slip shaft is the best way to go, whether you make your own or have one made

Jthomas · May 30, 2012, 03:54:22 PM

whats it cost to get one made?

betterbeaters · May 30, 2012, 04:43:55 PM

Quote from: Jthomas on May 30, 2012, 03:54:22 PM
whats it cost to get one made?

call dts

xjs3667 · May 30, 2012, 04:44:30 PM

I think around 150 and up not real sure it all depends on the length and what its made of and how strong you want it

Jthomas · May 30, 2012, 05:01:54 PM

How strong is a slip shaft?

xjs3667 · May 30, 2012, 06:05:23 PM

I say that they are stronger, they are more reliable. Ive had slip yokes fall out of the T-case from too much suspension travel. with a slip shaft you go to a Higher lift as your limited with a slip yoke.

Most guys would agree that slip shaft is the way to go. It is an upgrade, and since you have a solid yoke you dont have to get a SYE kit for the T-case

Jthomas · May 30, 2012, 06:40:34 PM

Good deal. I'll have to go shopping.

ToughBowtieTruck · May 31, 2012, 02:00:48 AM

Those aren't the only options. Another is a 2 piece shaft.

My 1977 K-20, regular cab long box came factory with the 2 piece rear drive shaft, the rear half shaft's front yoke is splined to connect and slide on the front half shaft.

Strongest setup you're going to come across, as it is much harder to twist the shafts with the carrier bearing supporting them as well. However total compression/extension angles are more limited than a one-piece rear shaft.