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Hey there guys!

 

I found the site while searching for info about drive shafts. My mom's 89 GMC 1500 popped a rear freeze plug so today we started tearing into it just to find out that the front part of the drive shaft just below the weld, has started slipping. It looks like the piece was press fitted in and the rear of the shaft, again, just below the weld, looks the same. It basically extended the shaft about 3/4 of an inch. I don't know if this is common, but I for one can't believe this slip seam was not welded in place.

 

Anywho... I guess I need to find a good used replacement. I need to get this done ASAP since my mom is handicapped and we need the truck for her wheel chair.

 

What years and makes cross over for this part? Again, it's a 1989 GMC 1500 long bed 2wd with a 700R4 and a 305c.i.

 

What is a fair price to pay for a use shaft and what is a fair price to pay to get the one I have fix, if it's at all fixable?

 

The shaft is 66" long from cap to cap (not including the yokes)

 

I have included a pic of said issue with the shaft.

 

If someone has a use shaft for sale, I am located in Jacksonville Fl 32246.

 

Another quick question... What size U-joints do I need for the front and rear of the drive shaft?

 

 

Much thanks!

 

 


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Go to one of your local salvage yards and tell them what model you have. And they will give you a cross reference of every vehicle that is compatable to yours. And then you can start searching. As far as price it varies by location.

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can mine be fixed? If so, what's a fair price?


Is the U-Joint a 1350 or a 1344?

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