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70 Challenger drive shaft length #849482
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Sorry if this is covered somewhere I couldnt find it.

I need all lengths necessary to order a driveshaft for my Challenger.
I have Hemi, 727 and Strange Dana that Im having Cass build soon.

Thanks for any help even if its to say look here idiot..............and a link

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Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: Zapp] #849483
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I asked this same question and the result was that I need to buy a yoke.. slip it in the trans to where there is about 3/4 to 1" out and measure center of joint to the center of the joint on the rear-end to get a true shaft..


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Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: Boosted] #849484
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Thats exactly what Id do except the car is still on Rotisserie and I dont have the diff yet. I just want to make the most of our strong Aussie Dollar and buy some bits now to save some bucks

Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Zapp] #849485
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Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: Zapp] #849486
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Save your time and money by waiting until you can get a real measurement. A 1/2" off either way and you will be redoing the shaft.

Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: stumpy] #849487
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If your motor is located in the stock position, the stock length driveshaft will work.

They didn't custom build each part.

Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: Boosted] #849488
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I asked this same question and the result was that I need to buy a yoke.. slip it in the trans to where there is about 3/4 to 1" out and measure center of joint to the center of the joint on the rear-end to get a true shaft..



This 1" rule works great, Just make sure the the car is sitting on the wheels or the rear axle is on jack stands before you measure it.

Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: 74Cuda] #849489
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The rear axle should be on jack stands so the suspension is loaded with the cars weight for a good measurement.

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Re: 70 Challenger drive shat length [Re: BDW] #849490
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If your motor is located in the stock position, the stock length driveshaft will work.

They didn't custom build each part.




That is what i was thinking, Im using Schumacher mounts and will confirm with Cass that the Strange Dana has stock length pinion.

Why would the above quote be incorrect???

Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Zapp] #849491
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One inch would work with the OEM "long" slip yoke, although every stocker I've ever seen has been more like 1/4" to the back of the seal's boot. If using an aftermarket short yoke, be very careful, 1" would be too much for sure.

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Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Ply72rr] #849492
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driveshaft lengths




Wish this list included 7 1/4" measurements...

Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Mapandjlp] #849493
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Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Zapp] #849494
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I have one that I ran in my Challenger with a 727 and Dana. Car went 9.3's at 3500 lbs. Let me know.

James

Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Rick_Ehrenberg] #849495
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One inch would work with the OEM "long" slip yoke, although every stocker I've ever seen has been more like 1/4" to the back of the seal's boot. If using an aftermarket short yoke, be very careful, 1" would be too much for sure.

Rick




So what's the difference in length between the factory part and the "short" yoke?

Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: TheOtherDodge] #849496
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Thanks but that Chart doent cover Hemi 727 lengths which is what I need. Shouldn't matter but I am leaning toward Carbon Fibre.

Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Zapp] #849497
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Re: 70 Challenger drive shaft length [Re: Zapp] #849498
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From the factory 70-71 parts book.
Challenger - 44.60" ctr-ctr 3 1/4" Dia.







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