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Old 10-27-2010, 01:13 PM
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What are you guys doing for driveshafts? I called Denny's driveshaft to see about getting on made and they said no go due to it being a 72". What are you guys doing with EC and CC trucks. I guess there is a place in texas that makes stronger alum ones. Mine is a 4" Alum and i am concerned about breaking it, my front shaft should be fine as its steel. Any info? Thanks
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Just got off the phone with driveshaft specialist and it seems they can build me what i want. Just have to see if a 5" will clear my cross support.
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I got mine from texas driveshaft speciliast, 4", 1350s, blah blah blah, very nice shaft
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How much did it run you?
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Getting mine from a local place around here. Custom two piece, 3", .087" DOM, 1350s...being 84 inches long, it provides some peace of mind going to a 2 piece.



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I am surprised they cant make it for you. I just ordered a Denny's driveshaft (mine was 61"). I got the nitrous ready, 1350 joints with a pinion yoke. Did you ask them what they suggest?
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Dennys said either two piece or alum, they dont do alum. Ill be doing a 5" with 1350's ( mine already has 1350's factory but ill get all new
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Ordered a 5" from Driveshaft Specialists of Texas, .125" wall, 1350 Ujoints. I was told there is NO way ill break the 5"
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A 5", .125 wall steel...?
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A 5", .125 wall steel...?
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