72 front driveshaft interchange options. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AirSpeed · 10-28-2011, 05:42 PM

I need a front driveshaft for my 72 GMC truck, do any other year trucks use the same or similar shaft?
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Mike C · 10-28-2011, 07:29 PM

Best bet would be same vintage, same transmission and t-case. Different transmissions and different transfers can make for different shafts. '73 and up trucks have more wheelbase and different location for the motor relatively speaking. I would consider having one made. A brand new CV style shaft runs about $300 balanced.

I just had to have one made for my '86 K30. Truck was originally an SM465/205 with a slip yoke on a one piece rear shaft. The replacement SM465/205 that came from an 80's Suburban required a two piece shaft with carrier bearing which was no surprise, but the front driveshaft was now 5" too long.

New shaft was $310 delivered from Wenco. This is the second shaft I have bought from them. First was a custom one for a Nissan Borg Warner T5 in my 240Z with a 1310 joint on the rear companion flange. Nice people to work with.

odog · 10-28-2011, 08:45 PM

I have a 1978 Bronco with a c-6 and 205 tcase and the front drive line fits into a 72 chevy with a TH400 and an np205 tcase. It also fits a 67 and 69 chevy with a sm420 tranny and rockwell t221 tcase. Thos broncos are kinda hard to find around here, but the f 150s in 78 and 79 should be the same. Good luck.

lukefalls · 10-29-2011, 12:28 AM

$50 bucks plus the ride from Alaska, you can have my old one. Its completely rebuilt. Make sure that your transfer case has a yoke and not a flange.

shoot me an e-mail at lukefalls@yahoo.com

Here is the link to my build:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...slow+gmc+build

AirSpeed · 10-29-2011, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukefalls

$50 bucks plus the ride from Alaska, you can have my old one. Its completely rebuilt. Make sure that your transfer case has a yoke and not a flange.

shoot me an e-mail at lukefalls@yahoo.com

Here is the link to my build:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...slow+gmc+build

Thanks! I sent you an email, Aaron
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lukefalls · 11-05-2011, 01:38 AM

Aaron,
shipped!

AirSpeed · 11-05-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukefalls

Aaron,
shipped!

Thanks again! Nice smooth deal!
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10-28-2011, 05:42 PM	#1
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	72 front driveshaft interchange options. I need a front driveshaft for my 72 GMC truck, do any other year trucks use the same or similar shaft? Posted via Mobile Device

10-28-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: 72 front driveshaft interchange options. Best bet would be same vintage, same transmission and t-case. Different transmissions and different transfers can make for different shafts. '73 and up trucks have more wheelbase and different location for the motor relatively speaking. I would consider having one made. A brand new CV style shaft runs about $300 balanced. I just had to have one made for my '86 K30. Truck was originally an SM465/205 with a slip yoke on a one piece rear shaft. The replacement SM465/205 that came from an 80's Suburban required a two piece shaft with carrier bearing which was no surprise, but the front driveshaft was now 5" too long. New shaft was $310 delivered from Wenco. This is the second shaft I have bought from them. First was a custom one for a Nissan Borg Warner T5 in my 240Z with a 1310 joint on the rear companion flange. Nice people to work with. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-28-2011, 08:45 PM	#3
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 72 front driveshaft interchange options. I have a 1978 Bronco with a c-6 and 205 tcase and the front drive line fits into a 72 chevy with a TH400 and an np205 tcase. It also fits a 67 and 69 chevy with a sm420 tranny and rockwell t221 tcase. Thos broncos are kinda hard to find around here, but the f 150s in 78 and 79 should be the same. Good luck. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

10-29-2011, 12:28 AM	#4
lukefalls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 86	Re: 72 front driveshaft interchange options. $50 bucks plus the ride from Alaska, you can have my old one. Its completely rebuilt. Make sure that your transfer case has a yoke and not a flange. shoot me an e-mail at lukefalls@yahoo.com Here is the link to my build: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...slow+gmc+build

11-05-2011, 01:38 AM	#6
lukefalls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 86	Re: 72 front driveshaft interchange options. Aaron, shipped!



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