My stock drive shaft has a big gouge cut in it from my exhuast coming loose and rubbing up against it. After seeing some pictures of how thin they are, im not so sure I trust it anymore.

Looking for one that I can do 100+ in and not worry about, on the slight chance I ever want to go that fast. Im never going to be making the power that you guys do, but still want something that can hold up to a 3k converter and probably a 100 shot, maybe more down the road.

What do you guys have and how much did it cost?

 

Everyone running a stock driveshaft?

 

I have a steel one that a local shop made here in Delaware. I know there are some places on the net that many people have got drive shafts from.

 

Mud slinger, where are you local to? Maybe that'll help people recommends places that are near to you.

But to directly answer your question, I'm still rocking a stock driveshaft in my 04 truck, but the '66 truck me and my dad built a while ago got a 2-piece built by Fort Worth Gear & Axle. We were in contact with Denny's Driveshaft that is somewhere up north, but decided to stay local with it.

 

I live about an hour north of DFW. If anyone knows a shop around the dfw area let me know I'll check them out.

How much did it cost to have it built?

 

I'd say a built one will run around $350-$450. Just depends on what kind you go with and such.

 

If you're this close to the metroplex, then Fort Worth Gear & Axle should be on your list. They have quite a reputation at least in Fort Worth. Google 'em for a website. As far as cost, I'd have to look up the paper work as that was a couple years ago.

 

Here's the deal, I'd consider this valid & current, since it came from a great source. Where I live, this guy is considered to be a superb chassis guy. He knows his ****. I called him this past Wed. to check on some d/shaft ideas & the guy who could potentially build my d/shaft (owner of shaft co.). I was supposed to call back on Fri. to confirm more details. Enuff background.

What I learned. I'll try to remember what I can.
Application: Offroading or not?
Material choice. Ties into budget & application.
RPM's.

I see your a Z71. Determine if you're gonna go offroading. That'll dictate shaft material. Steel is heavy but may be a better choice here. It wouldn't get easily damaged like if a aluminum shaft collided w/. somethin hittin the trails.
I'm 2wd, so I don't have to worry bout offroading. He said alum. would be better for me.

Then there's carbon. It's strong, but incredibly $$$$.
If this shaft goes beyond its' limits, it disengrates into dust. Bye bye. It's so strong to the point it's brittle like. Cost almost 3x that of alum. for little gain. Very limited amount of pro racers & NASCAR use these.

If I get an alum. shaft, he said I'm lookin at $400 including yokes & u-jts. My truck originally came w/. steel. A new alum. in either 3 1/2" or 4". The 4" obviously is heavier but could spin higher (more RPMs). I'll be goin w/. a 3 1/2" al. more than likely, & hopefully by fall of this yr.

Hope this helped.

 

I got mine from Driveshaft Specialist(http://www.thrashdriveshaft.com/index.html) in San Antonio Texas. It's a real nice piece and it fit perfect. IIRC, I payed about $335 shipped to my door, and that includes the shipping cost from sending them my yoke. They wanted it to properly setup and balance the shaft.

 

Beatdown Z, is it steel or alum.?

You just reminded me, steel balances easier than al. too.

I just checked out that place u listed, they have a lot to pick from.