Ferocity02

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Been researching the 80E swap and am getting confused about the slip yoke. I understand I need a new one, but which one? Is there a direct-fit? I've read of people having to cut down the slip yoke anywhere from 0.5-2". Is there one that requires no cutting?

Is there a particular brand that I don't have to worry about breaking? I've read about some of the eBay yokes breaking.

And lastly, how do I swap the slip yoke onto the stock driveshaft? Any special tools required?

This is an 2001 2WD extended cab with the stock 2-piece driveshaft.

jschrock

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Ebay is where I got mine. Cut it down 5/8ths of an inch. I took it to a machine shop $25

Link to Yoke:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Turbo-400...1bbd57&vxp=mtr

Here is a pic of mine:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...5/#post5033527

Ferocity02

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Could you PM me the link?

How difficult is it to install the slip yoke onto the driveshaft?

Chevy_King1500

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I got mine from Denny's, long barrel t-400 with a 3R ujoint. I'll probably take mine to a shop because I don't have a press.

You will have to trim 5/8" off the slip yoke

Ferocity02

iTrader: (59)

Is this the one: Chevy and GM 3R Series Transmission Slip yoke for TH400 with long tailshaft housing

Is a press required to install the slip yoke onto the driveshaft? I've been looking for a how-to but haven't been able to find one.

And would there be any advantage to getting something like a 1330 slip yoke and then a 1330/3R combination u-joint?

nonnieselman

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If you have never installed a Ujoint, then take it somewhere. Much less headache.

Ive done a few ujoints in the past but this last time i couldnt get the cups to budge in the yokes with a Arbor press. Took it to the powertrain place and $50 i had 3 new ujoints and they installed them.

The 4wd trucks use the yoke that will fit the 80E. My buddys 1998 truck was a 4wd. Took the yoke off and put it on a 2wd DS and it fit perfect.

Chevy_King1500

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thats the right one! ill be doing mine in about a month or so..

robert85

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Me and buddies use a ball joint press to remove and install u joints...works like a charm and I think you can rent them from the parts store.

14psisupra

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So with the yoke mentioned above a conversion ujoint is needed or is 3r what is stock. I just picked up the same yoke and starting my swap Monday. Can someone point me in the right direction

Chevy_King1500

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3r is the stock for the trucks,