i have a '79 pickup with an L43 trans which is blown. the easiest replacement for me to get is a G52 5 speed from an '84

i did some research and found that the L43 is 20 3/4" long, and the G52 is 25 1/4

is this trans going to be too long for my drive shaft?

i do have a complete parts truck to work from, but its an extra cab so its the wrong shaft

any help would be appreciated

 

I would just get the shafts done. Trust me, you're going to end up doing it anyway - just get the L52 (and do all the ancillary stuff to make it work), and be done with it.

 

G52 lots of work and worth every penny however the L52 is a far easier swap but much weaker tranny. I have an used L43 if you want

 

the main reason i was going to go with the g52 is that its a 5-speed and i can get one with the t-case for $100. i drove the truck all around yesterday and the problem seemed to get better. so right now i am going to consider it driveable.

what mods will i have to do to swap the G52? besides the drive shafts