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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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So I'm swapping from a 65 to an 80e. What driveshaft do I use? I'm sure there's a factory driveshaft that'll bolt right in. If I can't find one then I'll have to get one made. What is everyone else doing?
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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2wd or 4x4?
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Sorry. 2wd single cab short bed.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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I used my stock driveshaft, Strange 1350 yolk for 80 and a bastard joint. The part numbers for the yolk and u-joint are in several of the 80 swap threads on here.
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So the 80 being a different length than the 60 still allowed you you re-use your factory driveshaft? Nice!!
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The body of the 80 is longer but the tailshaft is shorter so end to end there was only about a half inch difference between the two IIRC.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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1 11/16", actually. Its rare you can reuse your stock shaft, most have one made.
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