Thread: split or one piece drive shaft?

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Thanks, I really don't want to use a split shaft. I'm using a truck arm set-up from the late 60's early 70's chevy truck which means the shaft needs to go through the cross member but that shouldn't be a problem because with that long a shaft I don't see a lot of travel. thanks again

Originally Posted by mitchell.adams

Thanks, I really don't want to use a split shaft. I'm using a truck arm set-up from the late 60's early 70's chevy truck which means the shaft needs to go through the cross member but that shouldn't be a problem because with that long a shaft I don't see a lot of travel. thanks again

Not sure about the trucks but the full size chevy cars of that period had carrier bearings in that center X. You may be able to drive without rubbing, but will you be able to raise it with a four point lift when the suspension droops? I don't think I would run a single shaft through the constraint of a stock frame without a lot of mockup and checking for full travel clearances.

I realy don't know the answer to your Question BUT I do know there is a length you can't go past. To long the shaft will have a wipping effect even if balanced. Check with a driveshaft place I know this because I had this problem several years ago. The length is shorter than you would think.