Driveshaft Issues

[iamthepd]

alright i own a 77 gmc half ton truck n recentyl blew up my second tranny so i decided to put in a sm465 4speed manual...right now i have the full time 4wd transfer case(203) but while i have everything tore down i decided to put in a 205...n ive heard that u need to change the driveshafts n i just wanna get another opinion...i plan on doing the swap next week n would like a heads up so i could find a set....thank u

[pennzoil29]

alright i own a 77 gmc half ton truck n recentyl blew up my second tranny so i decided to put in a sm465 4speed manual...right now i have the full time 4wd transfer case(203) but while i have everything tore down i decided to put in a 205...n ive heard that u need to change the driveshafts n i just wanna get another opinion...i plan on doing the swap next week n would like a heads up so i could find a set....thank u

 

I would have to agree.

[iamthepd]

ok so i swapped out the olld tranny and transfer case n got the new sm465/np205 combo put up in there n i definately need a new rear driveshaft its way to short and i was wondering if anyone out there knows the best place to find one...ps. im not rich haha thanks

[superjim]

ok so i swapped out the olld tranny and transfer case n got the new sm465/np205 combo put up in there n i definately need a new rear driveshaft its way to short and i was wondering if anyone out there knows the best place to find one...ps. im not rich haha thanks

 

 

Maybe a local wrecking yard.

If they don't have one, a GOOD driveshaft place can cut the yoke off of yours...weld the proper length extension to it...reattach the yoke and balance it for not TOO MUCH money.

[iamthepd]

thanks...but would anyone know of the exact length i would need?? thanks

[txab]

thanks...but would anyone know of the exact length i would need?? thanks

 

You'll need to measure the length you need and provide that to the driveline shop.