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#41273 06/19/2003 2:16 AM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4 | I swapped the old rear with one from a 72 Blazer. The driveshaft is 2 inches too short. I found an extended slip joint from a driveshaft site on the web that would give me the extra lenght. My question is is this the better way to go or should I have a piece added by a qualified shop? | | |
#41274 06/19/2003 9:51 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | Well since no one has jumped on I will.
Mack Welcome to the Board!
If it were me I would have the drive shaft lengthened and welded.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
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#41275 06/20/2003 3:03 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | Gidday Mack , go with the new ( extended ) driveshaft . The shop will cut your U joint ends off the old shaft and fit them to a new tube , of the length you specify , balance it too . | | |
#41276 06/20/2003 2:32 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | Mack, how does the diff' fit on the ol'53?
Is it close in width? What trans are you running?
Inquiring '53 owners want to know!
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