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Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? #180597 01/01/09 05:19 PM 01/01/09 05:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO C cdp OP master
cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	Whats the best source for a used aluminum drive shaft to have made for a 70-Body with an 833 and 8-3/4 rear? A dodge/chevy truck? then have turned/modified? Thanks

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: cdp] #180598 01/01/09 09:44 PM 01/01/09 09:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas earlybee master
earlybee master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas	I got one from a 88+ GMC 1500 single cab longbed truck. Chevy used steel for those years. The GMC one is 68" long with a 4" tube wrapped in some kind of black plastic for rock protection. I have not cut it yet for my 65 b-body.

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: earlybee] #180599 01/01/09 09:59 PM 01/01/09 09:59 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central RobX4406 I Live Here
RobX4406 I Live Here Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central	Later model crown vic police cars have aluminum DS with 1350 joints IIRC.

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: RobX4406] #180600 01/01/09 10:45 PM 01/01/09 10:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO C cdp OP master
cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	Just exactly what joints do I need for a stock rear and trans?

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: cdp] #180601 01/02/09 05:48 PM 01/02/09 05:48 PM
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Magnum master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,791 Hamilton, Ontario Canada	I found a 4" piece under a Ram van. Dakota R/T's also have aluminum shafts. 69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: Magnum] #180602 01/02/09 06:04 PM 01/02/09 06:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,177 Park Forest, IL slantzilla Too Many Posts
slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,177 Park Forest, IL	Quote: Dakota R/T's also have aluminum shafts. That's what's in my 2000. I think the yoke will fit a 727/833 too. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: slantzilla] #180603 01/04/09 09:27 AM 01/04/09 09:27 AM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Quote: Quote: Dakota R/T's also have aluminum shafts. That's what's in my 2000. I think the yoke will fit a 727/833 too. That's close to what I'm hoping to use. I picked up a new alum. shaft from a Detroit swap meet a few years ago that's for a Durango R/T. DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: DynoDave] #180604 01/04/09 10:09 AM 01/04/09 10:09 AM
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cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	lucky dog...I get it was a bargain too. Looks like an aluminum DS is around $400 or so to have made. Id rather have a nice take out and have it cut if need be.

Re: Budget aluminum driveshaft?? What make/model? [Re: cdp] #180605 01/06/09 10:21 PM 01/06/09 10:21 PM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Quote: lucky dog...I get it was a bargain too. Looks like an aluminum DS is around $400 or so to have made. Id rather have a nice take out and have it cut if need be. I seem to recall mine being marked $45, and paid $30 IIRC. Has two new joints, a yoke and vibration damper on it...just like they get them at the factory. DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

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