GMT800 driveshaft options, will be shortened

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07-29-2015, 10:45 AM

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GMT800 driveshaft options, will be shortened

I'm getting a new driveshaft for my 02 Yukon. Direct model year fitting ones are always rusted to ****.

I'm going to be shortening the driveshaft for a 4l80e swap.

Seeing how length isn't an issue, will newer year GMT900? fit yoke wise? The newer driveshafts look stronger, larger diameter and seem less prone to rust.

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07-31-2015, 09:53 AM

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You can have a better one made from scratch. All fresh and new!

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07-31-2015, 10:58 AM

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There is not much clearance between the stock shaft and the trans so I dont think a larger diameter will fit. I had a stock diameter one custom made that was thick wall steel and used the factory yokes.

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08-10-2015, 09:29 AM

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did you use the stock harmonic piece on the front yoke?

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08-10-2015, 11:37 AM

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did you use the stock harmonic piece on the front yoke?

I plan to. I'm slightly ignorant, should I not?

The Ebay driveshaft and new ujoints are in transit. Once I have it in hand I'll get it shortened.

I'll be sure to post the final product when I have it all in hand.

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