1978 chevy k10 th350 np203 to sm465 np205 swap

[Andrew1986]

Hey I have a 1978 chevy k10 regular box that
Had a th350 np203 that I changed to a sm465 np205
And now my rear drive shaft is too short
Is there any other drive shaft from another truck that
Would fit like from a 2wd thanks

 

[dvdswan]

why didn't you grab the driveline from the 465/205 vehicle? if it was a long bed then find a short bed with that setup and it will bolt in.

 

[Andrew1986]

Sorry I have a long bed and the truck that I got
The parts from was missing the rear drive shaft
And I can't find a truck anywhere with the same setup

 

[Andrew1986]

Does anyone know if a drive shaft from a 2wd would be longer and would work

 

[bucket]

Have you called a local driveline shop about lengthening yours? With all the variances that were used between years and models, finding the exact shaft is usually very difficult.

 

[Andrew1986]

Yeah I've tried but don't really have any shops in my area
As I live in the sticks lol might have to find a long drive shaft
And shorten it myself which I never have done before