68 driveline

[Ranger Max]

I needed to cut my driveline down for my gearvendors.

I heard b-body drivelines are getting scarce and I should probably cut up a different driveline.

Was wondering if this was true...if so what models should I look for.

[firefighter3931]

I would look for a driveshaft out of a heavy C-body to cut down. It should be stronger/heavier duty. 


Ron

[Ranger Max]

Will any C-body work? (same size u-joints?)

Thanks Ron

[Ghoste]

Or get a custom made one from a shop.  A lot of heavy truck repair places do customs driveshafts.

[firefighter3931]

Will any C-body work? (same size u-joints?)

Thanks Ron

Any C-body shaft will work but if you can find one with the same size joints it certainly makes life easier. 

If you can't find the matching u-joint size there is the option of using a conversion joint. I've done it before going from a 7260 driveshaft to a 7290 yoke. Works fine on a street car and even one that sees some track beating occasionally 


Ron

[68pplcharger]

I just had a custom aluminum drive shaft made for mine. the steel versions are about $300 bucks if they make it from scratch.

[MSRacing89]

I needed to cut my driveline down for my gearvendors.

I heard b-body drivelines are getting scarce and I should probably cut up a different driveline.

Was wondering if this was true...if so what models should I look for.

I have a just modified B-body shaft for a Gear Vendors sitting on my shelf.  I built another one attempting to eliminate the dreaded "vibration" that seems to plague many of these Gear Vendors set-ups.  I would suggest saving yourself the heartache and go to a Carbon Fiber shaft or give a go with Aluminum.  Either way good luck and report back with how it all works.   

[Ranger Max]

Thanks for all the information.

[RallyeMike]

Call Denny's Driveshafts and have them make an aluminum one for you. You will be very happy.

[ChargerKen]

Could someone explain the advantages of an aluminum driveshaft , other than weight ? I have a vibration I can't get rid of after installing a tko 5 speed.

[John_Kunkel]

the dreaded "vibration" that seems to plague many of these Gear Vendors set-ups. 

is more likely related to driveshaft angle than driveshaft imbalance.