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bmchevy1979 · 10-01-2013, 07:51 PM

Okay I am wondering if the driveshaft from my 74 k5 with th350/np203 will work when I install the SM465/NP205 that I have both unit are using the stock adapters. So my basic question is are the driveshafts the same length?

79Betty · 10-01-2013, 08:32 PM

Mine aren't and i have a k10. About... 8" short give or take a little but i have a 4" lift. I'd still say no it's too short. Break out the tape measure!!
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bmchevy1979 · 10-01-2013, 08:40 PM

Well thats the problem I have the trans and transfer case but not the driveshafts for the sm465 you dont see truck with the combo in the wrecking yards in my area so you pretty much have to find a complete truck or have custom shafts made

79Betty · 10-01-2013, 08:42 PM

I feel ya. Finding a square at a yard is almost impossible round here. The trucks have a 2piece shaft. Let me go measure mine and let ya know. If it measures close to your legnth you need ya can look for one from an auto truck that's LWB
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79Betty · 10-01-2013, 08:45 PM

The driveshaft is 59 1/2 to 62 1/2 inches long
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bmchevy1979 · 10-01-2013, 08:47 PM

What about the front drive shaft becuase if they are the same I will make my truck a front wheel drive until I can Have a rear shaft made

79Betty · 10-01-2013, 08:49 PM

I have a 4" lift and my front shaft is about an inch to 2 inches TOO LONG. If my suspension compresses right now i'm screwed so it will have to be shortened. Or get a 6" lift

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bmchevy1979 · 10-01-2013, 08:54 PM

Well that just sucks looks like I will be on the hunt for driveshafts now

lilspike · 10-01-2013, 11:45 PM

You may try the bay. I have a CC with a 465/205 and needed the front shaft after mine grenaded. It was cheaper to buy a complete used shaft than rebuilding my my old one. Scored it for $75 shipping incld. Btw It was before I knew about this site. Check on here first in the classified.
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bmchevy1979 · 10-02-2013, 08:19 PM

Well I did find a rear shaft out of a buddies 3/4 ton with an sm465 that I didn't remember having so I think I am brave enough to try and shorten the shafts to fit

79Betty · 10-02-2013, 08:23 PM

Be careful and remember to get them balanced all ya need is the back the front can wait
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10-01-2013, 07:51 PM	#1
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Driveshafts? Okay I am wondering if the driveshaft from my 74 k5 with th350/np203 will work when I install the SM465/NP205 that I have both unit are using the stock adapters. So my basic question is are the driveshafts the same length? __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

10-01-2013, 08:32 PM	#2
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Driveshafts? Mine aren't and i have a k10. About... 8" short give or take a little but i have a 4" lift. I'd still say no it's too short. Break out the tape measure!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

10-01-2013, 08:40 PM	#3
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Driveshafts? Well thats the problem I have the trans and transfer case but not the driveshafts for the sm465 you dont see truck with the combo in the wrecking yards in my area so you pretty much have to find a complete truck or have custom shafts made __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

10-01-2013, 08:42 PM	#4
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Driveshafts? I feel ya. Finding a square at a yard is almost impossible round here. The trucks have a 2piece shaft. Let me go measure mine and let ya know. If it measures close to your legnth you need ya can look for one from an auto truck that's LWB Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

10-01-2013, 08:45 PM	#5
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Driveshafts? The driveshaft is 59 1/2 to 62 1/2 inches long Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

10-01-2013, 08:47 PM	#6
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Driveshafts? What about the front drive shaft becuase if they are the same I will make my truck a front wheel drive until I can Have a rear shaft made __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

10-01-2013, 08:49 PM	#7
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Driveshafts? I have a 4" lift and my front shaft is about an inch to 2 inches TOO LONG. If my suspension compresses right now i'm screwed so it will have to be shortened. Or get a 6" lift Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

10-01-2013, 08:54 PM	#8
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Driveshafts? Well that just sucks looks like I will be on the hunt for driveshafts now __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

10-01-2013, 11:45 PM	#9
lilspike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Shady Valley, TN Posts: 25	Re: Driveshafts? You may try the bay. I have a CC with a 465/205 and needed the front shaft after mine grenaded. It was cheaper to buy a complete used shaft than rebuilding my my old one. Scored it for $75 shipping incld. Btw It was before I knew about this site. Check on here first in the classified. Matthew Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 08:19 PM	#10
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Driveshafts? Well I did find a rear shaft out of a buddies 3/4 ton with an sm465 that I didn't remember having so I think I am brave enough to try and shorten the shafts to fit __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

10-02-2013, 08:23 PM	#11
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Driveshafts? Be careful and remember to get them balanced all ya need is the back the front can wait Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10



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