Driveshafts: Swap solutions

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[http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/how_to_measure.html Dennys Driveshafts - How to Measure Correctly]
 
[http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/how_to_measure.html Dennys Driveshafts - How to Measure Correctly]
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==GM 7.5" out 8.5" in==
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A shorter driveshaft is used when the 8.5" rearend is installed in place of the 7.5". The difference is 1 inch. The TH200C, TH250(C), TH350(C) and the TH2004R all used the same length driveshaft.
  
 
==Measure, measure, measure!==
 
==Measure, measure, measure!==
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Countless times I've found myself wishing I had a source to know if this axle will fit that car, how much that ISB Cummins engine weighs, or if a driveshaft already exists that fits my custom install instead of paying to have one fabricated.
 
Countless times I've found myself wishing I had a source to know if this axle will fit that car, how much that ISB Cummins engine weighs, or if a driveshaft already exists that fits my custom install instead of paying to have one fabricated.
  
This article is for Driveshafts. An often overlooked item, there are a wide variety of driveshafts available that might make short easy work for your swap. While you have yours out, grab a tape measure and let the world know.
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This article is for driveshafts. An often overlooked item, there are a wide variety of driveshafts available that might make short easy work for your swap. While you have yours out, grab a tape measure and let the world know.
  
 
#Driveshaft length, from center of the front U-joint to center of the rear U-joint.
 
#Driveshaft length, from center of the front U-joint to center of the rear U-joint.
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#Tubing material. Most will be steel, but some are aluminum or composite/fiber these days.
 
#Tubing material. Most will be steel, but some are aluminum or composite/fiber these days.
 
#U-joint size, front/rear; 1330? 1350?
 
#U-joint size, front/rear; 1330? 1350?
#Tranny yoke style.  Is it a slip yoke or fixed? What diameter and spline count? What tranny does it fit?
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#Tranny yoke style.  
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##Is it a slip yoke or fixed?  
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##What diameter and spline count?  
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##What tranny does it fit?
 
#Notes for additional information.
 
#Notes for additional information.
  

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