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| | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 | what is a reasonable price for a built drive shaft ? Nothing fancy just one for the 51 truck with 8.8 rear end and the ls=1. I have already converted the 8.8 rear flange to standard u-joint. I did not by the flange adapter but instead removed the flange and installed the correct u-joint. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Shouldn't be too much. My son-in-law had one built for $200. He had to provide the dimensions and buy the universals after it was finished.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | As I suggested to someone here recently, go to your driveline shop and see if he has "trade in's". Most true driveline shops will have a few stashed back and can usually cut to length and balance. Since you changed to u-joints they are not that expensive. Its worth checking out. | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 | As I suggested to someone here recently, go to your driveline shop and see if he has "trade in's". Most true driveline shops will have a few stashed back and can usually cut to length and balance. Since you changed to u-joints they are not that expensive. Its worth checking out. Yes they can do the work, I will have to get measurements so they can make and balance. What would be a good price for a new one ? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 217 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 217 | We're lucky in our area, we have a very good shop and reasonable. Last one I had cut, welded, new joints and balanced--$85. | | |
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