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Drive shaft measurement #1551493 12/22/13 04:43 PM 12/22/13 04:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,344 Central TX roe OP master
roe OP master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,344 Central TX	Hi all, Im looking at possibly replacing my rear diff with a Dana 60. I have a 71 B body with 904 currently mated to 8.25. Instead of shortening my current driveshaft I would prefer a new one. What are my lanmarks for getting a proper measurement. Are there any specific steps that I need to take? Suspension loaded, unloaded? Anyone have a diagram showing where Im measuring from/to. And who would you recommend to to use for my new one? Any cost estimates. Thanks in advance roe 1971 Plymouth Satellite 408/904 8 3/4 3.23 SG

Re: Drive shaft measurement [Re: roe] #1551494 12/22/13 04:48 PM 12/22/13 04:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,855 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,855 Kirkland, Washington	From what I recall you bottom the yoke into the transmission then subtract 1 inch. Suspension loaded. Measure from center to center of the two yokes ( u-joints)

Re: Drive shaft measurement [Re: roe] #1551495 12/22/13 04:50 PM 12/22/13 04:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	Suspension loaded. Stick the yoke in all the way. Pull it out 3/4". measure from center of yoke to center of yoke. I am truckless..

Re: Drive shaft measurement [Re: roe] #1551496 12/22/13 04:50 PM 12/22/13 04:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas 70AARcuda master
70AARcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas	http://www.doctordiff.com/blog/documentation/driveshaft-measurement/ Tony 70 AARCuda Vitamin C 71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield) 71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas) 71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)

Re: Drive shaft measurement [Re: 70AARcuda] #1551497 12/22/13 04:56 PM 12/22/13 04:56 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA P Polarapete top fuel
Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	You have your answer already in our archives http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/5.html All you need to do is take your existing drive shaft and shorten it 1.78" or if you insist have the shop use the original as a pattern and build it 1.78" shorter 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Drive shaft measurement [Re: Polarapete] #1551498 12/22/13 05:09 PM 12/22/13 05:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,344 Central TX roe OP master
roe OP master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,344 Central TX	Thanks guys 1971 Plymouth Satellite 408/904 8 3/4 3.23 SG

Re: Drive shaft measurement [Re: roe] #1551499 12/22/13 05:40 PM 12/22/13 05:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	rear loaded. car reasonably level. Butt front yoke all the way in the trans. Take a C to C measurement. subtract 3/4" from your measurement live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

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