shortening a driveshaft

[MISFITmalibu63]

Making the step up from a 8.5 to a strange s60 rear axle and i KNOW i'll need to shorten the driveshaft. can i measure from the centerline of the axle, to the center of the pinion yolk on the rear, subtract the difference and have the driveshaft shortened that much? also, is there a conversion U-joint from the stock size of the GN d/s to a 1350 u-joint? lastly, anyone know of a place in the beaufort/savannah GA area i could get this done :-k

 

[MISFITmalibu63]

out of boredom, i think i found the u-joint.

http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p491_1350_to_gm_3r_series_combination_u_joint...neapco_greaseable.html

 

[Robert1320]

You might want to spend the dollars and get a new shaft built.
Unless you have an aftermarket one now.

 

[MISFITmalibu63]

i didn't plan on getting a new driveshaft until i swap to BBC and th-400

 

[Robert1320]

i didn't plan on getting a new driveshaft until i swap to BBC and th-400

Look for a truck shop.

Locally several truck shops shorten and balance d/s.

 

[StreetBu]

Fleetpride in Pooler Georgia

1490 US Highway 80 East
Pooler, GA 31322
800.467.4240

Mon-Fri 7:30a-5:30p
Sat: 8:00a-12:00p

 

[MISFITmalibu63]

Fleetpride in Pooler Georgia

1490 US Highway 80 East
Pooler, GA 31322
800.467.4240

Mon-Fri 7:30a-5:30p
Sat: 8:00a-12:00p

thanks! pooler is right down the road

 

[StreetBu]

I know I was stationed at Ft. Stewart back in the day....They still have that track just outside of Savannah? I think it was south west by about 10 miles or so. Cant remember the name of it though....

 

[MISFITmalibu63]

I know I was stationed at Ft. Stewart back in the day....They still have that track just outside of Savannah? I think it was south west by about 10 miles or so. Cant remember the name of it though....

nah, the track is gone. closest track is in aiken SC

 

[StreetBu]

That sucks. It was definitely a backwoods kinda track. Their "tech" consisted of looking at your car, yep, 4 wheels and it runs, you're good :lol: There were some really fast guys there too. I think it was only an 1/8th mile track.

Yep found it

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/GA/SavannahDragway.html