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== | ||
+ | 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 | + | 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. | + | #Tranny yoke style. |
+ | ##Is it a slip yoke or fixed? | ||
+ | ##What diameter and spline count? | ||
+ | ##What tranny does it fit? | ||
#Notes for additional information. | #Notes for additional information. | ||