Drive Shaft Measurement

[TOMRR]

How is the right way to measure my Drive Shaft. I may need to replace mine if I install a new DANA 60

Thanks TOMRR

 

[quikbird]

Car must be on its suspension. Measure from middle of rear u joint to back of transmission. Subtract about An inch to allow for suspension travel

 

[Russ69Runner]

My drive shaft shop fixed mine just took it to them. So your getting a Dana good job Tom. What gearing you going with.

 

[ACME A12]

While I don't disagree with Quickie's approach, I'd suggest that you confer with the shop that is actually making the driveshaft. They may want to have a different set of measurements to ensure a correct fit as it will be their name and reputation that is at stake. Such as these guys, who have made several driveshafts for me over the years.

Drive Shafts 101 – Precision Shaft Technologies Custom Driveshafts

Driveshafts - Precision Shaft Technologies - Custom Drag Racing and Circle Track Drive Shafts

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[TOMRR]

My drive shaft shop fixed mine just took it to them. So your getting a Dana good job Tom. What gearing you going with.

Not sure Russ . I have 3:55 in my 83/4 now. Thinking about jumping up to 3:73

 

[Russ69Runner]

Thanks Tom. If you go that route let me know how it work out for ya.

 

[ricks_RR]

hi tom if you ever want to sell your 3.55 that is what i am looking for in my runner . i have 3.23 in now

 

[Russ69Runner]

Say I have the 3.55 in mine and looking to go with the 3.23 gearing next time. Trying to lower my RPM's. But think a gear vendor is in the future. Getting around 10.3 miles to the gallon right now.

 

[1968 man]

Say I have the 3.55 in mine and looking to go with the 3.23 gearing next time. Trying to lower my RPM's. But think a gear vendor is in the future. Getting around 10.3 miles to the gallon right now.

If you want better gas mileage you have to keep your foot out of it Russ. Lol

 

[69hemibeep]

I could care less about gas mileage on my toys, it's the fun factor! Russ sell it and get a Geo

 

[ricks_RR]

its not the gearing its the noise that gives bad gas mileage

 

[quikbird]

what sweet noise!!!!

 

[Russ69Runner]

I could care less about gas mileage on my toys, it's the fun factor! Russ sell it and get a Geo

Now that is funny. LOL. The only right's I have left is I can bitch.

 

[Russ69Runner]

Hey 68man was all way's told I had a lead foot. LOL.