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raycow · 11-05-2010, 01:12 PM

Actually, quite a few GM cars began using 2 piece shafts as far back as the late 50s. This wasn't done because of shaft length or loading, but rather to allow a lower floor hump or accommodate an X-frame. Other makes may have done this too, but I happen to be personally more familiar with GM.

Ray

11-05-2010, 01:12 PM	#25
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Why a 2 piece driveshaft? Actually, quite a few GM cars began using 2 piece shafts as far back as the late 50s. This wasn't done because of shaft length or loading, but rather to allow a lower floor hump or accommodate an X-frame. Other makes may have done this too, but I happen to be personally more familiar with GM. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.