[peanutbuttersports]

trying to ditch the 2 piece driveshaft

found this part number for a 1 piece
15286715

does anyone know if i cut my cross member if it will work for me?????

or is it going to be too long or short for my application needs?

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Idk about the one you've got the number for but I was talking to Undead earlier and he has one out of a mid-90s Suburban in his truck and it works great with all the lift he's running. What lift you have in the rear?

 

[peanutbuttersports]

I'm running 5 inch CST's with 2 inch coils but switch to CST's with FOA's and 4 inch skyjacker rear on stock shackles but i have 2 inch shackles i could use as well

 

[peanutbuttersports]

the number i found seems to be the one to fit a canyon colorado but i don't know what exact set ups it fits

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Quick search on the one you provided yields me a 2wd Single Cab Colly/Canyon 111.2" Wheelbase 1 piece shaft. You've got 4 inches Skyjacker for the rear? I'm guessing spring packs along with AAL?

 

[peanutbuttersports]

Quick search on the one you provided yields me a 2wd Single Cab Colly/Canyon 111.2" Wheelbase 1 piece shaft. You've got 4 inches Skyjacker for the rear? I'm guessing spring packs along with AAL?

no the actual 4 inch lift pack

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Andrew here is the number for a one piece 125.9" wheelbase truck 22811801. It list it as an off road however but I wouldn't think that would be an issue

Here's the website I'm pulling that info from http://www.newgmparts.com/parts-catalog/gmc/canyon/2008/sle/3-7l-l5-gas/universals-and-rear-axle/propeller-shaft

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

no the actual 4 inch lift pack

Dam I never realized they lifted that much. I have the same ones I thought they were just 2.5". My bad

 

[Skizzo]

Is that one piece an aluminum or steel shaft? I would like to switch to an aluminum driveshaft but it still seems the jury is out on what trucks came with them or not.

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Idk isn't doesn't say I was kinda curious myself if it was. I had hoped someone with more knowledge than me would be able to jump it.


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[wh1pple]

Dam I never realized they lifted that much. I have the same ones I thought they were just 2.5". My bad

Well, they are for the 4" kit, but I don't necessarily know that they will net 4" lift... I thought i've heard it's generally like 2.5" or something....

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Well, they are for the 4" kit, but I don't necessarily know that they will net 4" lift... I thought i've heard it's generally like 2.5" or something....

Yea that's what I got outa mine. That's why I was thrown off. Too late and brain fried from studying lastnight


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[seffieldvillage]

just measure it and have one made up. job done

 

[peanutbuttersports]

just measure it and have one made up. job done

rather buy a stock one if it will fit
i don't even know how to measure up for one

 

[gway]

To know if you need to cut the crossmember, jack the truck up with the rear tires off the ground. Remove old driveshaft. Then tape a string to the trans tail shaft or have someone hold it and run it to the diff. Do you have a driveline shop near you? It only cost me $100 to have mine redone when I soa my truck. I'd take them both shafts and have them cut the ends off for the trans and diff and make you a 1 piece. Just measure the full droop and then put a ATV of something in the bed and measure again. Find the difference and make a driveshaft with a happy medium where the slip yoke can travel.

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

To know if you need to cut the crossmember, jack the truck up with the rear tires off the ground. Remove old driveshaft. Then tape a string to the trans tail shaft or have someone hold it and run it to the diff. Do you have a driveline shop near you? It only cost me $100 to have mine redone when I soa my truck. I'd take them both shafts and have them cut the ends off for the trans and diff and make you a 1 piece. Just measure the full droop and then put a ATV of something in the bed and measure again. Find the difference and make a driveshaft with a happy medium where the slip yoke can travel.

Took the words out of my mouth.


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[peanutbuttersports]

To know if you need to cut the crossmember, jack the truck up with the rear tires off the ground. Remove old driveshaft. Then tape a string to the trans tail shaft or have someone hold it and run it to the diff. Do you have a driveline shop near you? It only cost me $100 to have mine redone when I soa my truck. I'd take them both shafts and have them cut the ends off for the trans and diff and make you a 1 piece. Just measure the full droop and then put a ATV of something in the bed and measure again. Find the difference and make a driveshaft with a happy medium where the slip yoke can travel.

what would i use if i don't have an ATV?

 

[gway]

Just something heavy. It's just to get the springs to compress alittle. Hell 5-6 guys in the bed should give you enough weight.