flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock79 · 08-01-2007, 02:48 AM

5 in up front and a djm 5 inch flip kit out back will it work with my 2 pice drive lin thanks

Malo83 · 08-01-2007, 02:37 PM

DJM recommends changing to a 1 piece driveshaft, or modifying the bearing frame support.
http://djmsuspension.com/Instructions/Flip/FK1024-5.pdf

knightlife · 08-01-2007, 03:23 PM

thx malo...I was wondering the exact same thing...

boatpuller · 08-01-2007, 03:46 PM

here's what i did......just like malo said.....i modified bearing bracket.driveshaft is now fairly level. no vibes or shudder up to speedo pegged

he cut out stock bearing bracket welded in flat plate and bolted carrier bearing to it.not a very good pic.but,you'll get the idea.i really had some screwed up looking looking angles till we did this mod.i was gonna go to a single. but ,my exhaust guy said lets try this first.if it works its cheaper than a driveline.works excellent.

Rc 415 · 08-01-2007, 04:16 PM

What trucks came with 2 piece driveshafts?

bigblock79 · 08-02-2007, 12:31 PM

thanks boatpuller

boatpuller · 08-02-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock79

thanks boatpuller

no problem

.i know it was a little confusing for me when i looked under there and saw those messed up driveline angles.unless you've seen it nobody understands.alot of people never heard of 2 peice shafts on shortboxes.if you want some better pics let me know.

boatpuller · 08-02-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

What trucks came with 2 piece driveshafts?

i think.(kinda scary,huh?)..........most big block and the diesel's.mine was a diesel.iv'e also been told.alot of the th400 trucks. which makes sense with the bb,diesel thing.also was told there's no real pattern.a buddy of mine who's had a shop for years,said he's seen em in all configurations.

Dragster66ss · 08-02-2007, 04:24 PM

FWIW:

My 77 gmc is 454/th400 and has 2-piece ds.

bigblock79 · 08-02-2007, 04:34 PM

my 79 454 400 has it
my 79 305 400 has it

and that is the first time i had ever seen a 305 with it
and my 79 305 has a 8.88 ring gear on the options sheet

knightlife · 08-02-2007, 05:25 PM

ok Im usually wrong, but here goes:
boat ol buddy...
1. did you just move the carrier bearing to the side of where it was?
2. if so, did it interfere at all with your old exhaust setup?
3. you said he welded a plate onto it, how thick? and did he predrill it?

thx mang

boatpuller · 08-02-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightlife

ok Im usually wrong, but here goes:
boat ol buddy...
1. did you just move the carrier bearing to the side of where it was?
2. if so, did it interfere at all with your old exhaust setup?
3. you said he welded a plate onto it, how thick? and did he predrill it?

thx mang

your not wrong,your just learning.

you know i wasn't there when he did it.what i would try if, physically able.i have a bad back and can't do the underneath stuff anymore.loosen the bearing from its mounting point to the frame and just pull the line at the rear or front and see if it will slide over enough to allow you to get up in there and cut out the stock perch.if not,you'll have to pull the line out .the plate,going off memory is 3/8's.and ,i'm not sure on the predrill.i had the exhaust guy do it on his lift with all the right stuff.welder,torch.i have had him do alot of custom exhaust stuff for me on other stuff.so,he gives me a pretty good deal.he knows i like em loud and i'll be back.i think you can visualize that raising that bearing up will fix your bad angle.check these new pics.man that flash picks up all the grease and oil under there doesn't it?

knightlife · 08-02-2007, 09:56 PM

awesome...thanks man, you have no idea how much this will help my slam lol... curious tho...did he have to trim any of the bed cross members?

thanks again!
Cruor

boatpuller · 08-03-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightlife

awesome...thanks man, you have no idea how much this will help my slam lol... curious tho...did he have to trim any of the bed cross members?

thanks again!
Cruor

nope.....

bigblock79 · 08-03-2007, 05:51 PM

thanks i put it on the ground last night and you are right it had some weird angle but will do your trick to it

Pyrotechnic · 08-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Mines at stock ride height all around, but I switched to a 1 piece since I had one from a previous truck that had all new u-joints and was balanced. Those rivets on the carrier bearing bracket took forever to grind off. I turned a large cutting wheel down to the size of a quarter after the 4th one. Then I had to smack it hard with sledge hammer to get it out. Those are some serious rivets. I didn't even bother taking the top portion of the rivets out of the cross member because they also very tight in the holes.

Srubydo1986 · 08-02-2007, 10:40 PM

my 1986 witha 305 and a 3 speed granny came with a 2 peice drive shaft

knightlife · 08-03-2007, 07:03 PM

mine is bolted in lol....when I got my truck, dad and I went to the junkyard and picked up the drive shafts, carrier bearing, and the rear end already removed...then bolted her all in...I shouldve done the drop right after I got her...but yea, tax money only stretches so far lolz

bigblock79 · 08-03-2007, 11:25 PM

a touch gets them out quick

08-01-2007, 02:48 AM	#1
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? 5 in up front and a djm 5 inch flip kit out back will it work with my 2 pice drive lin thanks __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

08-01-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? DJM recommends changing to a 1 piece driveshaft, or modifying the bearing frame support. http://djmsuspension.com/Instructions/Flip/FK1024-5.pdf

08-01-2007, 03:23 PM	#3
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? thx malo...I was wondering the exact same thing... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

08-01-2007, 03:46 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? here's what i did......just like malo said.....i modified bearing bracket.driveshaft is now fairly level. no vibes or shudder up to speedo pegged he cut out stock bearing bracket welded in flat plate and bolted carrier bearing to it.not a very good pic.but,you'll get the idea.i really had some screwed up looking looking angles till we did this mod.i was gonna go to a single. but ,my exhaust guy said lets try this first.if it works its cheaper than a driveline.works excellent. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 08-01-2007 at 03:48 PM.

08-01-2007, 04:16 PM	#5
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? What trucks came with 2 piece driveshafts? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 08-02-2007 at 12:54 PM.

08-02-2007, 12:31 PM	#6
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? thanks boatpuller __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

08-02-2007, 04:24 PM	#9
Dragster66ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 306	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? FWIW: My 77 gmc is 454/th400 and has 2-piece ds. __________________ Lee Roberson '77 Sierra Classic 454/th400 Other toys (Non P/U's): 67 Chevelle 427/m22 (My street ride) 3 1966 chevy II drag cars (fam racing operation: pop, lil-brother, and myself)

08-02-2007, 04:34 PM	#10
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? my 79 454 400 has it my 79 305 400 has it and that is the first time i had ever seen a 305 with it and my 79 305 has a 8.88 ring gear on the options sheet __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

08-02-2007, 05:25 PM	#11
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? ok Im usually wrong, but here goes: boat ol buddy... 1. did you just move the carrier bearing to the side of where it was? 2. if so, did it interfere at all with your old exhaust setup? 3. you said he welded a plate onto it, how thick? and did he predrill it? thx mang __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

08-02-2007, 09:56 PM	#13
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? awesome...thanks man, you have no idea how much this will help my slam lol... curious tho...did he have to trim any of the bed cross members? thanks again! Cruor __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

08-03-2007, 05:51 PM	#15
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? thanks i put it on the ground last night and you are right it had some weird angle but will do your trick to it __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

08-03-2007, 06:08 PM	#16
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? Mines at stock ride height all around, but I switched to a 1 piece since I had one from a previous truck that had all new u-joints and was balanced. Those rivets on the carrier bearing bracket took forever to grind off. I turned a large cutting wheel down to the size of a quarter after the 4th one. Then I had to smack it hard with sledge hammer to get it out. Those are some serious rivets. I didn't even bother taking the top portion of the rivets out of the cross member because they also very tight in the holes.

08-02-2007, 10:40 PM	#17
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? my 1986 witha 305 and a 3 speed granny came with a 2 peice drive shaft __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

08-03-2007, 07:03 PM	#18
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? mine is bolted in lol....when I got my truck, dad and I went to the junkyard and picked up the drive shafts, carrier bearing, and the rear end already removed...then bolted her all in...I shouldve done the drop right after I got her...but yea, tax money only stretches so far lolz __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

08-03-2007, 11:25 PM	#19
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: flip kit with 2 piece drive shaft ??? a touch gets them out quick __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11



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