63 c30 question about the drive shaft support bearing

[Budman56]

I have a c30 that was cut down from a long bed to a short bed, in the process the PO cut the support bearing brace, what I need to know is if I put the brace back and install the bearing at the original height will this affect the the drive shaft I know that it will increase the angle of the shaft at the rear wheels will this hurt the drive shaft ujoint?

[jayoldschool]

If I had a short bed that needed driveshaft work, I would get a one piece shaft for it. You can grab a junkyard shaft and any competent driveline shop can shorten it and put the correct yokes on it. My local shop can even do aluminum.

[Bears63]

Definitely go the much easier route and put a one piece driveshaft in. You will save yourself a lot of headaches.

[Budman56]

update I figured out that this truck used to be a long bed and was cut to a short bed that is the reason the center support bearing is jerry ridged. so I think you all are right and now Iam in search of a place here locally to shorten up a one piece drive shaft that I have. And I will be changing out the 4 speed to an automatic.