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Stock replacement drive shaft source?

Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 06:17 AM

Trying to help out a local customer who needs to pick up a stock replacement quality drive shaft. His car is a 1970 Duster 340, 4 speed, stock 8.75 axle. He bought it without a drive shaft and needs a new one complete, nothing over the top OE, just a good street driver replacement. Any recommended sources?

Stock should be: #2883760 - 2.75 48.96" with 7260 U-Joints
Posted By: 383man

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 12:49 PM

I got my driveshaft from Mancini as its a "Victory" driveshaft. Been in my 63 since 2006 and still looking good. But I had to give them a center to center U-joint cap measurement. I am more then pleased with that driveshaft. Ron
Posted By: yella71

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 03:38 PM

I would google replacement drive shaft....you would be amazed what comes up
Posted By: B5 Bee

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 04:40 PM

Check the "A Body parts for sale".

Member blewbyu has several that may work.
Posted By: stumpy

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 06:34 PM

You might have a local drive shaft shop in your area.
Posted By: topside

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 06:55 PM

There's a shop in Post Falls on Seltice that's very good and reasonable; been happy with a couple he's done for me.
Posted By: cudaman1969

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 08:55 PM

Driveshaft Specialist of Texas, heard good things from them.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/29/18 10:21 PM

Thanks guys!
Posted By: A39Coronet

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/30/18 12:08 AM

I'd go local... Pittsburgh Driveshaft made mine for under $200 and even installed my Moog bearings and Mark Williams forged yoke for free.
Posted By: dart4forte

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/30/18 02:58 AM

Originally Posted By ScottSmith_Harms
Thanks guys!



Give Nick a call. There's a driveline service in Yakima that's really good.
Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/30/18 03:15 PM

If you have a local driveline or truck shop that makes them, just give em a call. They'll likely be cheaper than anyone you have to call and have it shipped to you. My local big truck shop has been making mine for the past several years and never had an issue w/ them.
Posted By: moparpoolman

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/30/18 03:31 PM

I've used these guys, fast turnaround and reasonable

http://www.pstds.com/product-category/all-steel-shafts/
Posted By: moparx

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/30/18 06:13 PM

i have found places that do big truck driveshafts somewhat a hit and miss when it comes to doing a car shaft. balancing is an issue because these shafts turn relatively slower than a car shaft, so they are balanced at whatever speed the truck place deems adequate for a big rig. secondly, truck shafts runout can be a lot more than a car and still be acceptable. it depends on several factors if you will, or can be, satisfied with a shaft from a truck place. myself, i would settle for nothing less than high speed balancing [two to three times faster than the truck places] and very minimal [.005-.008] runout in a driveshaft. that's just me. your results may vary.......
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Posted By: tallzag

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 01/30/18 07:41 PM

I've got a local place I use, usually just cut down a C-body one.
Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 02/01/18 01:22 AM

Call Cass (doctordiff) he can hook you up with an awesome drive shaft at a reasonable cost twocents

Gus beer
Posted By: OhioMopar

Re: Stock replacement drive shaft source? - 02/01/18 03:26 AM

Originally Posted By fourgearsavoy
Call Cass (doctordiff) he can hook you up with an awesome drive shaft at a reasonable cost twocents

Gus beer

iagree I ordered my Strange driveshaft from him.
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