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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Anyone know why I have a Steel driveshaft vs Aluminum?
Is it a Z71 or 4x4 thing?
Just wondering, thinking Aluminum would be lighter and better for acceleration.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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they use steel driveshafts in shortbeds, aluminum in longbeds, due to the length. I believe the extended cabs, have a two piece steel unit. because the two pieces are shorter.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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I think mine is aluminum, but its short. Transfer case to rearend on RCSB 4x4 its about thhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiss long
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Take a magnet to it. If it sticks, then it is steel.
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Originally Posted by Silver-Dollar
Take a magnet to it. If it sticks, then it is steel.
The rust is unmistakeable as well!!!
I wonder what is srtonger???hmmm
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If your looking to upgrade, the money could probably be spent in a better place. The gains will be minimal.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1slow4.8
If your looking to upgrade, the money could probably be spent in a better place. The gains will be minimal.
Just curios really.
The rusty *** drive shaft also looks like crap under there.
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I have a x-cab short bed 4x4 and it has a 1 peice aluminum drive shaft. I think there both about as strong. I've heard of both of them failing about 130-140 mph. Something to think about.
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