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| Author: | MOPAR_64 [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:28 pm ] |
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hi guys I have a 64 valiant signet 200, with a 225/ and a push button auto...My qusetion is that i have a 2 piece drive shaft and i was wondering if i can swap it out for a 1 piece.. thanks guys and also whats the pourpus of a 2 piece? |
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| Author: | stuggin [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:02 pm ] |
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i could be horribly, horribly wrong but normally i think a two piece driveshaft is used when a vehicle needs clearance for part of the frame or, in the case of a truck, better clearance for off-roading. If this is the case, i wouldn't suggest cutting your frame to install a one piece driveshaft, cause it probably wouldn't do anything good for you. That said, i don't know what the underside of your valiant looks like, and there are probably people on here who know much better than I, but thats my .02 There's a good article on two piece driveshafts here. http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/tec ... haft_tech/ -Allen |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:45 pm ] |
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Ermmm...no, a '64 Valiant hasn't got a 2-piece driveshaft. It's got a 1-piece driveshaft. I think what you are seeing is the Ball & Trunnion type front universal joint. What problem or symptom are you experiencing that makes you want to change the driveshaft? |
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| Author: | MOPAR_64 [ Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:46 am ] |
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well I bought a regular cv shaft boot to replace the old one and when i did i lost a single needle bearing and it vibrates bad and the universal's are lined up. but also i want to drag race my car and i was wondering if the torque would break it? Im really not sure..Pretty new at this whole thing...Thanks |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:18 am ] |
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That same basic design was used behind big blocks without a problem. Wither the driveshaft can withstand the torgue of a \6 is the least of your worries. A good driveline shop should have rebuild kits. That same shop could also build you a replacement driveshaft with standard U joints. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:43 am ] |
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http://www.earlycuda.org/tech/ujoint.htm |
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