first K5

[J'sfirstk5]

HI there I have a 86 k5 that I need some help with has a supposedly 7 1/2 inch suspension lift and three inch body. It has the original 700r trans and drive shafts. The rear diff was angled correctly but the shaft barely fits so of I flex it would come off , the front is just to short and I see even if I extend it its going to hit the exhaust. Has no t case drop and I was thinking on putting a th350 that I have into it because when I turn the truck on I feel like the trans is making a really weird noise or maybe even the t- case but i do still have to change the trans because it doesn't go into reverse and ain't switching the gears. If any one could help me I would gladly appreciate it and please bare with me it's my first K5 and I want to do everything right. THANKS

 

[The88]

Tom Woods may have something for a shaft or you could go local with a custom shaft

 

[bucket]

Yep, longer shafts needed. The y-pipe will just need to be modified/re-routed or install a set of headers and duals.