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Why do ECSB 2WDs have 2-piece driveshaft and 2WD CCs don't?

Old Dec 28, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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I've seen quite a few of the 2WD 1500 crew cabs w/ a one-piece aluminum driveshaft, much like the Z-71s. Why is this? Isn't the wheelbase the same as an ECSB? Will a 2-piece w/ a carrier bearing hold up to 400 rwhp?
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Anybody??
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I would say yes, I have a 2pc and it has held up just fine with approx 80 1/4 mile passes. No problems so far, of course my ECSB is a 2500HD.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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My CC has the fat solid drive shaft! Im not pushin enough power to make a difference but it sure looks purdy!!
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Originally Posted by Element 80
I've seen quite a few of the 2WD 1500 crew cabs w/ a one-piece aluminum driveshaft, much like the Z-71s. Why is this? Isn't the wheelbase the same as an ECSB? Will a 2-piece w/ a carrier bearing hold up to 400 rwhp?
There was a performance driveshaft web-site I used to have under favorites, but have since rebooted the PC and have lost that web-site.
I found it from someone here that directed me to it in the past.
They seem to have some cool performance 2-piece driveshafts for our trucks.
Does anyone know what web-site this could have been?
I believe their driveshafts were yellow and black in color.

Jim
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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i changed from a one piece to a 2 piece. I have not dyno'd but I am sure i am in the 400's. The down fall to a 2 piece with power is that's just that many more joints to fail. But no vibration and the likely hood of a drive shaft coming a part at 120mph is slim to none.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dewmanshu
i changed from a one piece to a 2 piece. I have not dyno'd but I am sure i am in the 400's. The down fall to a 2 piece with power is that's just that many more joints to fail. But no vibration and the likely hood of a drive shaft coming a part at 120mph is slim to none.
I alwas thought my 100+ vibration was tires, maybe not.............?.........

You got any pics????
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
There was a performance driveshaft web-site I used to have under favorites, but have since rebooted the PC and have lost that web-site.
I found it from someone here that directed me to it in the past.
They seem to have some cool performance 2-piece driveshafts for our trucks.
Does anyone know what web-site this could have been?
I believe their driveshafts were yellow and black in color.

Jim

Dennys Driveshaft???
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilde Racing
I alwas thought my 100+ vibration was tires, maybe not.............?.........

You got any pics????
I am sure if you look at wind tunnel model of a brick...LOL...it's gonna vibrate some at 100+MPH.

It's when the shaft is over 5 1/2 foot that you see the increased harmonics. I do have pics, but they're at home...if I remember I'll post them up!
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Originally Posted by Wilde Racing
Dennys Driveshaft???
Thanks Wilde Racing!!
That's them!
Their web-site: www.dennysdriveshaft.com
If I add a S/C......I will definately add their driveshafts.

Jim
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