1 piece or 2 piece driveshaft?

[347strokin]

Hey guys, I thought this would be the best place to post this question.

I've done an LS/4L80E swap in my 87' 2wd long box. I still need to get a driveshaft modified for it.

The original driveshaft is a 2 piece. But I also have a 2 piece driveshaft from an 04' 6.0/4L80E.

My question is, should I stick with the 2 piece driveshaft from the 04', or have a 1 piece built? Any advantages?

 

[Honky Kong jr]

I've usually dumped the 2 piece for a 1 piece. Lest places to break. Since your lowered I don't see the need for a 2 piece but this is just my opinion and I'm sure others will counter with theirs. Is your trans a fixed yoke or slip? If it's fixed you will need a slip joint somewhere wether 1 or 2 piece.

 

[74 Shortbed]

If I didn't have a driveshaft I'd get a 1 piece, but if I already had a good 2 piece I'd just use it what the heck..

 

[Honky Kong jr]

If I didn't have a driveshaft I'd get a 1 piece, but if I already had a good 2 piece I'd just use it what the heck..

Usually the stuff I do the OEM won't fit so I do 1 piece

 

[347strokin]

I've usually dumped the 2 piece for a 1 piece. Lest places to break. Since your lowered I don't see the need for a 2 piece but this is just my opinion and I'm sure others will counter with theirs. Is your trans a fixed yoke or slip? If it's fixed you will need a slip joint somewhere wether 1 or 2 piece.

Thanks for the info. Not sure on the fixed or slip yoke. It's my first time playing with a driveshaft.

 

[347strokin]

If I didn't have a driveshaft I'd get a 1 piece, but if I already had a good 2 piece I'd just use it what the heck..

Yeah I've got the stocker so I can just get it cut forward of the carrier bearing for cheaper than the cost of a new 1 piece.

 

[347strokin]

Usually the stuff I do the OEM won't fit so I do 1 piece

Thanks for the info. Seems like one piece wouldn't cause issues with my set up and would be simpler. Hmmm.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Yeah I've got the stocker so I can just get it cut forward of the carrier bearing for cheaper than the cost of a new 1 piece.

Definitely. Or merge the newer one to the original one.

 

[347strokin]

Definitely. Or merge the newer one to the original one.

Hmmm. I'll chat with the driveshaft shop and see what they suggest too. Wanted to get your guy's opinions first.

 

[74 Shortbed]

Usually the stuff I do the OEM won't fit so I do 1 piece

I'd do the same thing in that case, lol.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

I'd do the same thing in that case, lol.

My S10 WAS 2 piece I went 1 piece and just extended the tunnel. It was an Xcab so the tunnel stops right behind the seats.

 

[74 Shortbed]

Yeah I've got the stocker so I can just get it cut forward of the carrier bearing for cheaper than the cost of a new 1 piece.

That's what I did when I put a GearVendor in, quick easy and cheap, if I'd a had a 1 piece long enough laying around then I would of use that one instead.

 

[74 Shortbed]

My S10 WAS 2 piece I went 1 piece and just extended the tunnel. It was an Xcab so the tunnel stops right behind the seats.

That was pretty easy to I take it..

 

[Honky Kong jr]

That was pretty easy to I take it..

Yup. That was the truck I cut the cab in half and replaced the back half. Like I've said before I do the dumb **** most people wouldn't. Lol

 

[74 Shortbed]

Yup. That was the truck I cut the cab in half and replaced the back half. Like I've said before I do the dumb **** most people wouldn't. Lol

Dare to be different, right, nothing wrong with that, lol..