Looking very nice and stout!
CK5
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1982 C/K 6.0L Caitlyn Mall Crawler (Interior time)
- Thread starter Babaganoosh
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Thanks, it’s all my buddy Justin.
Beauty shots, first coat of paint going on. Driveline shop said it needs a 2 piece shaft so looks like I get to pony up.
How come you didn't do the shocks behind the axle? Gas tank in the way?
No specific reason at all. The gas tank is actually on the drivers side as a saddle.
I always wondered if shocks in front could have a minimal benefit fighting axle wrap.
I think that was the idea behind it but honestly if it's on either side would it make a difference? I'm sure one pointing each direction would be best for that like the factory does.
Are they saying a 2 piece driveshaft due to limited travel in the slip on the tailshaft?
How are you going to mount a carrier bearing? Are you planning to make the front section fairly short?
How are you going to mount a carrier bearing? Are you planning to make the front section fairly short?
With the way the suspension cycles right now it has about 3.5 inches of plunge in and out of the tcase. The carrier bearing will get built on a tube cross member right about where the cab and bed meet. This will also help frame twist so its a win win.
I had a feeling the driveshaft was going to be a issue, I'm not against it and actually saved some money to redo it. Because of this I won't be picking up the truck this week but 2 weeks later.
Driveshaft shop just called, it's done and being delivered today. When I get off work packing a bag and driving 5.5 hours to California then home Sunday.
Blazer Bash crunch time is real.
Blazer Bash crunch time is real.
I made it! Truck looks amazing and this driveshaft is ridiculous. 1410 joints, carrier bearing and a slip on the rear of the shaft
What no pics? Haha
Tomorrow is the big day
Which drive shaft shop did you use
Driveline inc my buddy knows the owner. When he was at the race shop they did all the driveshafts.
You would not have had the slip length issues with links. Just say'n.
Looks good.
Looks good.
Nice shaft 
Done
