Bihili
03-21-2016, 09:03 AM
My project #II low budget ls swap has started. In the next few weeks an engine & transmission test fit will occur. At that time the rear transmission mount will be installed and I am thinking ahead about a drive shaft.
Local Pick & Pull has drive shafts for $24.00 and I want an aluminum shaft with the 27 splines for the 4L60E.
The last drive shaft I had made for project #1 was $250 and I started only with the front yoke to fit the T56.
I want something long enough I can take to local drive shaft shop and have them cut the drive shaft and install yoke to fit stock 57 rear end.
Some guys have used driveshafts from a Tahoe. But most Tahoe's came with a V6 and I am curious if they are strong enough for the 5.3.
I don't know if GM made several different drive shafts or not. Seems like the 4x4 were steel shafts.
I am aware to measure drive line when near normal body weight is on frame. But,
Does anyone have recommendations of vehicles to be a good donor?
Local Pick & Pull has drive shafts for $24.00 and I want an aluminum shaft with the 27 splines for the 4L60E.
The last drive shaft I had made for project #1 was $250 and I started only with the front yoke to fit the T56.
I want something long enough I can take to local drive shaft shop and have them cut the drive shaft and install yoke to fit stock 57 rear end.
Some guys have used driveshafts from a Tahoe. But most Tahoe's came with a V6 and I am curious if they are strong enough for the 5.3.
I don't know if GM made several different drive shafts or not. Seems like the 4x4 were steel shafts.
I am aware to measure drive line when near normal body weight is on frame. But,
Does anyone have recommendations of vehicles to be a good donor?