Camaro/firebird drivesahft

[mgold97]

I was wondering if I could use 80-92 camaro or firebird driveshaft on my 84 c10 th350/ 10 bolt 8 1/2 rear end?

[kalbert]

I probably shouldn't say anything because I don't know for sure, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say no. Driveshafts are pretty application specific because even a 1/4 inch in length can be the difference between smooth operation and wiped out bushings and joints. Is there a reason you can't use a shaft from a truck? TH350 and 10 bolt is pretty common, I'd think your local pick-a-part would have lots of them.

[bdiamond]

I was hoping to use an aluminum Fbody drive shaft but it was about 3" too short for a my blazer with a 700 and a 12 bolt. It would be way too short for a pickup

[mgold97]

my th350 has 9 inch tail housing which is not as common as you would think(plus its a shortbed). i swapped from 305/ with powerglide to 350/th350 2 months ago and this is the last piece i need. driveshaft from powerglide combo is way too long ( might of been off longbed truck), so if i can't find a 54 1/2 inch driveshaft i might have to cut my old one.

[bdiamond]

The fbody shaft was 41" or so. I think I needed a 45".

[Pop's C-10]

in 82..f bodies went to a 7.5 rear end..

[xrcr]

I swapped a 700 to a 350 w/ a 9" tail and that worked.
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