Driveshafts
12-11-2006, 07:10 PM
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drive shaft gmc shortbed
I got a drive shaft that just snapped into when I got over 100+ has anyone had this problem like this or not? )n any 2000 thru 2004 chevy or GMC short base
I have a possie unit and 410 rear end and a little bottle for faster times. 
I have a possie unit and 410 rear end and a little bottle for faster times.
12-11-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dub Silverado
Called Dennys today and they CANNOT make me a shaft in the length i need it to be. They reffered me to another place which also could not do it for me....im really at a standstill here......
They didn't even offer to make you a 1-piece steel unit? Or did you not want a steel shaft?
Are you the only one that has done this 80E swap in a newer model crew cab?
Maybe the the tranny nose is too short. The tranny mount might be further back, but I bet the tail is still shorter than the 65E's.
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with this. Did you ever think of using one of FLT's built level 5 tranny's? It would have been plenty strong for your application. I know it's a bit late for that now. Then again, it might not be...
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12-11-2006, 07:57 PM
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My stock tranny measures 30 3/4" the new one is 32 3/16.
I asked for an aluminum and they just cant make it...they also wont make steel that long they said it will flex or bend.
I am considering doing a LFT level 5 but with the addition of the cam im putting in and another tune im worried it wont last much longer either.
I asked for an aluminum and they just cant make it...they also wont make steel that long they said it will flex or bend.
I am considering doing a LFT level 5 but with the addition of the cam im putting in and another tune im worried it wont last much longer either.
12-11-2006, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dub Silverado
My stock tranny measures 30 3/4" the new one is 32 3/16.
I asked for an aluminum and they just cant make it...they also wont make steel that long they said it will flex or bend.
I am considering doing a LFT level 5 but with the addition of the cam im putting in and another tune im worried it wont last much longer either.
I asked for an aluminum and they just cant make it...they also wont make steel that long they said it will flex or bend.
I am considering doing a LFT level 5 but with the addition of the cam im putting in and another tune im worried it wont last much longer either.
The current level 5 tranny will handle 500-520RWHP. You will be close, but probably not quite 500 RWHP. That would be equivalent to about 650 hp at the fly. I think you would be fine.
Plus, "IF" you can wait, Chuck has a few more strengthened components to go into his level 5 tranny's to increase the HP/TQ capacities.
You think you have waited.......I've had all these go fast goodies sitting in my garage for 6 months now.... They are still sitting!
Even the stuff I have from you gets to just sit! 
Hope the best for you.
Jim