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what is the stock length driveshaft for a 79 mailbu

by Hope Mueller Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Composition: Straight tube, 2.75" (OD), 0.065 wall thickness. Length (C/L of u-joints): All transmissions - 49.2" (1970) Length (C/L of u-joints): 3spd manual - 48.55", 4 speed and automatic - 48.0" (1973, 1974)

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What is the length of the transmission shaft?

Each trans is a diffrent length so the shaft would have to be from that style if I can remember right been 7 years but the long tail is 72" and the short is 68" but that was on a lwb and do you have a slip shaft or slip yoke that's eather way the yoke part of the shaft can be swapped out by buying a u joint that will let the two halfs mate

How thick is a driveshaft?

Here's the driveshaft info found here: Composition: Straight tube, 2.75" (OD), 0.065 wall thickness. you could just take yours to a driveshaft shop, have them cut it down and put new ujoints/rebalance while your at it.

What is the maximum HP a driveline can handle?

These are good up to 500 H/P. As always, our drivelines are shipped completely assembled and balanced, ready to install! These measurements are from the Seal of the transmission, to the flat face of the differential yoke, or "A" (see picture for reference).

What is the drive shaft length?

A one-piece steel shaft can't be longer than 72″ from the center of the u-joint at one end to the center of the u-joint at the other end. If you have need for a driveline to be longer than 72″, it can be converted to a 2-piece driveshaft or built using aluminum tubing.

How do I know what size drive shaft I need?

Measure the diameter of the output shaft on the transmission. In addition, count the number of splines on the output shaft. Measure the distance that the transmission output shaft extends past the end of the tailshaft housing. Measure the outer diameter of the driveshaft yoke.

How long is a Monte Carlo drive shaft?

Drive shaft measures 53 3/4 center joint to center joint and a 5" yoke.

How is tailshaft length measured?

If the driveshaft in your vehicle is of this style, measure the distance from the end of the transmission shaft to the centerline of the rear u-joint. If the driveshaft is out of the vehicle, also measure how far the transmission output shaft sticks out past the end of the transmission case.

How long should my driver shaft be for my height?

Driver Shaft Length Based Solely on HeightHeight (feet/inches)Driver Shaft Length5'4″-5'7″45.5″5'2″-5'4″45″5'0″-5'2″44.5″4'10”-5'0″44″6 more rows•May 9, 2021

How far does driveshaft need to go into transmission?

3/4" is recommended by most driveshaft builders, car sitting in its ride height.

How do I lengthen my drive shaft?

0:3412:09How To Lengthen A Drive Shaft The Quick And Easy Way - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIn here and put a piece of do em tubing in there and and extend it out and I want to extend it aboutMoreIn here and put a piece of do em tubing in there and and extend it out and I want to extend it about half of its of its current length. So that way when it's actually in operation.

How much slip should driveshaft have?

Any time you lift or lower your vehicle, you should have your driveshaft checked for proper clearance. How much slip travel should I have? In most applications the minimum is 3/4 inch and more than 1 inch is not necessary.

How do you shorten a driveshaft?

1:203:21How To Shorten A Driveshaft - Two Minute Tech - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe also mark the two inches we're gonna cut out of. It. After making sure the tube is level andMoreWe also mark the two inches we're gonna cut out of. It. After making sure the tube is level and perpendicular to the saw blade we can go ahead and make our cuts.

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