Front Driveline woes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Erik V · 12-26-2010, 05:53 AM

Hey,

So my 71 Jimmy has a custom ~2" lift up front, ~1.5" in back. 350/350/205 are all sitting in the stock location. When we parked the truck in 1998 apparently the front driveline was not installed (I remember nuking a U joint the summer before this, and maybe we never put it back in). My dad's barn is a mess-too many projects have came and went, and we cannot locate the stock driveline. Rumor has it that 73+ will work with a ~6" lift? Eliminated the CV joint up by the top U joint?

I havnt found a local 67-72 4X4 to get the driveline from, and I'm hoping I dont have to blow big bucks for a custom made one. Any ideas? I really dont want any more lift than I already have-so going with 4" lift plus later style driveline is kind of out of the question.

Thanks

Erik

bouncytruck · 12-26-2010, 01:51 PM

You should be able to find a stock driveline that will fit. If you become a subscribing member, you can post a "wanted to buy" thread. There are several board members in the Portland/vancouver area and vendors Wes and Frank just up the road in Olympia. You could also check with businesses like http://www.drivelinesnw.com/ or http://www.oly4x4.com/ (I'm sure there is probably a 4wd shop or two in the Portland area).

You could also check the classified sections on boards like ck5.com and pirate4x4.com

turp mcspray · 12-27-2010, 11:25 AM

I have a 6" skyjacker lift on my blazer, and the stock front driveshaft, fits just fine.

Erik V · 12-27-2010, 07:51 PM

Good to know, thanks!

I found locally through CL from a guy who's on these forums (not necessarily the Blazer forum tho). So onto the next hangup, I swear I'll get this thing roadworthy soon.

Erik

**Classic Bowties** · 12-27-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik V

Good to know, thanks!

I found locally through CL from a guy who's on these forums (not necessarily the Blazer forum tho). So onto the next hangup, I swear I'll get this thing roadworthy soon.

Erik

Hey Erik, nice meeting/chatting with you yesterday, your

definitely has some cool history behind it. If you come across anything else missing while getting it going again, let me know and I can try and help. Mel

Erik V · 12-27-2010, 09:03 PM

Yeah, thanks Mel. I grabbed 2 U-straps from my dad's stash of parts, seems one is fine thread, one is course (one nut missing, I figured they were all the same), and of course I grabbed the one I didnt need-and everything at my house is metric from 'newer' American cars. Probably wait on getting the right nut when I'm back over by Parkrose Hardware. Its not like the driveline is holding me up from moving it around.

Thanks again, I'm one step closer for sure.

12-26-2010, 05:53 AM	#1
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Front Driveline woes Hey, So my 71 Jimmy has a custom ~2" lift up front, ~1.5" in back. 350/350/205 are all sitting in the stock location. When we parked the truck in 1998 apparently the front driveline was not installed (I remember nuking a U joint the summer before this, and maybe we never put it back in). My dad's barn is a mess-too many projects have came and went, and we cannot locate the stock driveline. Rumor has it that 73+ will work with a ~6" lift? Eliminated the CV joint up by the top U joint? I havnt found a local 67-72 4X4 to get the driveline from, and I'm hoping I dont have to blow big bucks for a custom made one. Any ideas? I really dont want any more lift than I already have-so going with 4" lift plus later style driveline is kind of out of the question. Thanks Erik

12-26-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Front Driveline woes You should be able to find a stock driveline that will fit. If you become a subscribing member, you can post a "wanted to buy" thread. There are several board members in the Portland/vancouver area and vendors Wes and Frank just up the road in Olympia. You could also check with businesses like http://www.drivelinesnw.com/ or http://www.oly4x4.com/ (I'm sure there is probably a 4wd shop or two in the Portland area). You could also check the classified sections on boards like ck5.com and pirate4x4.com __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-27-2010, 11:25 AM	#3
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Front Driveline woes I have a 6" skyjacker lift on my blazer, and the stock front driveshaft, fits just fine. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

12-27-2010, 07:51 PM	#4
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: Front Driveline woes Good to know, thanks! I found locally through CL from a guy who's on these forums (not necessarily the Blazer forum tho). So onto the next hangup, I swear I'll get this thing roadworthy soon. Erik

12-27-2010, 09:03 PM	#6
Erik V Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 174	Re: Front Driveline woes Yeah, thanks Mel. I grabbed 2 U-straps from my dad's stash of parts, seems one is fine thread, one is course (one nut missing, I figured they were all the same), and of course I grabbed the one I didnt need-and everything at my house is metric from 'newer' American cars. Probably wait on getting the right nut when I'm back over by Parkrose Hardware. Its not like the driveline is holding me up from moving it around. Thanks again, I'm one step closer for sure.



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