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Old 01-27-2015, 09:22 PM
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Driveshaft upgrade

Looking to upgrade my driveshaft. Don't want to have to worry about it breaking. Who makes the strongest one? Called Axle Exchange but they won't ship to Canada. I know this might not be posted in the right section. Thought I'd ask here because of the guys on here with higher HP/TQ. Truck is a 2012 4x4 with 6.2. Thanks
 
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Old 01-27-2015, 09:37 PM
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I got the DriveShaft Specialists drive shaft and while not putting much (HP) to it now, I can say that it fit right and has been performing well, got the 1350 upgrade too.
 
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Old 01-28-2015, 03:30 PM
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I got the DriveShaft Specialists drive shaft and while not putting much (HP) to it now, I can say that it fit right and has been performing well, got the 1350 upgrade too.
Bought mine from them as well. Think I paid $650 for it 4 years ago. Outstanding product. Puts up with my power and drag slicks.

Sold my stock unit to a guy in town for $300. He was happy to pay that after Ford quoted $1000.
 
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Old 01-28-2015, 05:25 PM
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What kinda shafts did you boys buy?

Aluminium I imagine? What size tubing etc.
 
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Old 01-28-2015, 08:52 PM
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The two piece is steel, you can get a 4x4 one piece in aluminum I think.
 
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Old 02-01-2015, 04:53 PM
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screwxtr, Where in canada do you live? Check out these folks. http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/drive-shafts/
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 04:03 PM
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I want a 1 piece aluminium but not sure if the length makes that impossible. I know most guys are told that by a few places but I hate the two shaft setup.
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 08:32 PM
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Jetpilot had the one piece swap...it was considerably thicker.

Meangene, what did that set you back? I'm gonoing to stick with the 2 piece on mine
 
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Old 02-06-2015, 09:22 PM
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screwxtr, Where in canada do you live? Check out these folks. http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/drive-shafts/
I'm in Alberta.
 
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http://www.patsdriveline.com/index.p...iveshafts.html

They are in Surrey, give them a call with the shaft measurement...
 
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Old 02-08-2015, 09:05 PM
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are you running traction bars? I would spend money there rather than a new driveshaft which isnt needed at that power level.
 
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Old 02-15-2015, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TruckGuy24
Jetpilot had the one piece swap...it was considerably thicker.

Meangene, what did that set you back? I'm gonoing to stick with the 2 piece on mine
I haven't been on the boards since I sold my S/C 150. I came here to try to find my old dyno sheets and stumbled across this thread.

Yes, I replaced the OEM 2-piece with a single 5" aluminum from Driveshaft Specialists of Texas (linked by MeanGene). It was a work of art. If you need pics, I can did some up.
 
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Old 02-17-2015, 06:39 PM
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pics and price!
 
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Old 02-17-2015, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by IR0NS1N
pics and price!
I don't remember exactly, but I think it was around $6-$700.












 
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Old 02-17-2015, 10:33 PM
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whats the advantage of having aluminum vs steel driveshaft?
 


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