Alluminum Driveshaft Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

valentini · 05-30-2007, 10:39 AM

Hello everyone,

I have recently built a 1972 GMC pickup and lowered it with Air Ride Suspension. My current issue revolves around the driveshaft length. It measures 73.5" and needs to be constructed of aluminum. Can anyone give me information regarding you experience with this type of setup? Also I am trying to locate a reputable shop in Colorado that can build this for me cost effectively. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you,

boostat4500 · 05-30-2007, 03:47 PM

The driveshaft in my truck is the factory one out of an 01' Chevy 3/4 ton. Pretty sure it's aluminum. Just had to have the length adjusted. Would probably be easier and cheaper to go this route rather than getting a custom one made.

71chevylowrider · 05-30-2007, 04:03 PM

Too bad your not closer, my buddy works at a place that makes drivelines, I'm gonna have them shorten mine when I get a 700R4

05-30-2007, 10:39 AM	#1
valentini Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: denver Posts: 50	Alluminum Driveshaft Question Hello everyone, I have recently built a 1972 GMC pickup and lowered it with Air Ride Suspension. My current issue revolves around the driveshaft length. It measures 73.5" and needs to be constructed of aluminum. Can anyone give me information regarding you experience with this type of setup? Also I am trying to locate a reputable shop in Colorado that can build this for me cost effectively. Any help is appreciated. Thank you,

05-30-2007, 03:47 PM	#2
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Alluminum Driveshaft Question The driveshaft in my truck is the factory one out of an 01' Chevy 3/4 ton. Pretty sure it's aluminum. Just had to have the length adjusted. Would probably be easier and cheaper to go this route rather than getting a custom one made. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

05-30-2007, 04:03 PM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Alluminum Driveshaft Question Too bad your not closer, my buddy works at a place that makes drivelines, I'm gonna have them shorten mine when I get a 700R4



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