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Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? #564256 12/27/09 07:33 PM 12/27/09 07:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ 4 440challenger OP master
440challenger OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ	Well i need a new driveshaft (dont have one) for my 73 cuda. It a BB 727 to a 8 3/4 with the large yoke. I have one from my challenger and tried putting it in and its about an inch too long . Is there a way i can get it to work by cutting the front yoke or is that a big No No? If all else fails, wheres a good place to buy a new complete shaft and about how much do they go for? Thanks!!!! Last edited by 440challenger; 12/27/09 07:34 PM.

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: 440challenger] #564257 12/27/09 08:23 PM 12/27/09 08:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif. S Snoopy master
Snoopy master S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif.	Take it to a place that repairs or builds driveshafts and have the shorten and balance the shaft. Remove material from the big end. No technical reason, just cosmetic. What is the ctr-ctr length of the drive shaft you want to modify?

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: 440challenger] #564258 12/27/09 08:54 PM 12/27/09 08:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	If you near Clifton NJ,.....Driveline Service can cut weld balance your shaft, bring the yoke if you want them to assemble the whole shabang 973-473-7900,....depending on your location, they may have another shop closer,....I just measured the BB 70 Cuda 727 8 3/4 shaft I have, it's 43 3/4" ctr to ctr on the u-joint eyes,....no it's not for sale Mike

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: 440challenger] #564259 12/27/09 09:51 PM 12/27/09 09:51 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 733 Long Island NY yellow sixpack super stock
yellow sixpack super stock Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 733 Long Island NY	If you are ever in Long Island there is a place off of route 231 called Deer Park Drive Shaft. They do custom shaft as well as stock. There also make alot of limo shaft for the Island. Not a big dollar place either. If you can't be smart.....don't be stupid!

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: yellow sixpack] #564260 12/28/09 03:00 PM 12/28/09 03:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ 4 440challenger OP master
440challenger OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ	Id rather not cut the challenger shaft b/c i need it for my challenger. Does anyone know what length a cuda drive shaft should be? Where do you measure driveshaft length from?

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: DAYCLONA] #564261 12/28/09 03:04 PM 12/28/09 03:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,886 Lost and Spaced B bboogieart master
bboogieart master B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,886 Lost and Spaced	Quote: .I just measured the BB 70 Cuda 727 8 3/4 shaft I have, it's 43 3/4" ctr to ctr on the u-joint eyes,....no it's not for sale Mike

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: 440challenger] #564262 12/28/09 03:19 PM 12/28/09 03:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif. S Snoopy master
Snoopy master S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif.	Assuming a 73 uses the same length shaft as a 70-71, it should be 43.60" for a BB with 8 3/4" rear-end. Measured from the center of the u-joints.

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: Snoopy] #564263 12/28/09 06:06 PM 12/28/09 06:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: Assuming a 73 uses the same length shaft as a 70-71, it should be 43.60" for a BB with 8 3/4" rear-end. Measured from the center of the u-joints. Correct, the Cuda's WB is the same thru the years, as is K frame/engine position ......... I've seen dems listed also as 43.625 ......I measured twice with a tape measure and got 43.750,....an 1/8" difference, could be a "production tolerance"?....either way, as long as you have at least 1" of play when the suspenion squats you won't slam the the yoke in the tailshaft of the tranny Mike Last edited by DAYCLONA; 12/28/09 06:10 PM.

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: DAYCLONA] #564264 12/28/09 06:22 PM 12/28/09 06:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Redwood City Ca. B B1arno super stock
B1arno super stock B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Redwood City Ca.	I believe Mancini Racing sells them built to your specs, all new parts, for $320.

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: B1arno] #564265 12/28/09 07:25 PM 12/28/09 07:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ 4 440challenger OP master
440challenger OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ	cool thanks guys!

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: B1arno] #564266 12/28/09 07:30 PM 12/28/09 07:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: I believe Mancini Racing sells them built to your specs, all new parts, for $320. IIRC that's the price for just the shaft kit?....I think it's another $150 for assy/balance, plus ship

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: DAYCLONA] #564267 12/28/09 07:37 PM 12/28/09 07:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ 4 440challenger OP master
440challenger OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,503 NJ	Found this place for $265 with the yoke complete http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/?gclid=CK7U_NWn-p4CFR5inAodSCOYKA

Re: Ebody Driveshaft- Where to buy-Challenger work? [Re: 440challenger] #564268 12/28/09 07:48 PM 12/28/09 07:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: Found this place for $265 with the yoke complete http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/?gclid=CK7U_NWn-p4CFR5inAodSCOYKA Price sounds good!....question them on what speed they balance the shaft up to,...if it's 3500 or so RPM, find another shop that can run it up to 7500 to 10,000 RPM as the balance is more apt to show it's dynamics/harmonics at that speed

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