Drive line question
 

My 55 3200 came with a two piece drive line and a 4spd manual, now that I have swapped in a TH350 would it be better to have the original two piece shaft shortened or find a new one piece drive line?

-Joel

Re: Drive line question
 

I had a 57 3200 that came with a one piece but it had a std 3 speed. The TH350 is longer so if you wanted you could run a once piece as long as its not over 50-52 inches. It may be cheaper to shorten you original one.

Re: Drive line question
 

I'd go with the one piece, less joints to wear out. Before the current set up I had a 4 speed 1-ton rear end with center joint too. They originally came on the longer wheel base big trucks.

Re: Drive line question
 

If your shaft isn't too long and the angles too sharp you could go with a one piece and get rid of the carrier bushing.

Take your measurements and talk to a local driveshaft shop. They can usually build a new shaft that is straighter and balanced better than the factory shaft.