so im new to the site but knew someone might have had the same problem.

So i was out playing today and of course broke something but it wasn't a CV axle, my rear drive shaft twisted in the middle of the shaft not even the yoke went.

On Trailgear and Marlin i have found drive shafts but they say not recommended for street use, think i could get it balanced or .... get a stock shaft?

haha another day another dollar.

 

Neither Marlin nor TG sell rear driveshafts. They sell long spline slip yokes. Which you can very well use on the street(providing the rig it's installed on is otherwise "streetable").

If you want a stock shaft, be prepared to pay $1000+ from the stealer. Or, for a more affordable option, try finding one on Car-Part.com.

 

Oops, forgot to mention the ONE place that does sell HD rear driveshafts...

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/d...driveshaft.htm

 

Thanks man.

Have a parts truck I can take the stock one off of. Probably my first route. Until I break that one also!

 

Why not find a place local to make you one?

 

Marlin does offer custom driveshafts and has for a while but they are spendy.

 

That's what i was thinking maybe just some DOM tubing?

I was looking at Rockstomper drive shafts they look pretty tough, think a custom one would be just as tough?

also... do you think balancing a rockstomper would make it fine for my DD

 

What year, make, and model do ya have. What engine? Just kinda curious!

 

1991 Toyota Pickup ext. cab 3vze no matter what you do its still a 3.slow

 

Heavy Duty Long Travel Front Drive Shaft
http://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/dr...nt-drive-shaft

 

Hey thanks again man. I would really like one of the marlin DS now seeing how easy the stock ones twist when they get dented or something... Im hoping this stock one will last a decent time.

I'm coming to a realization that a grinder and a MIG welder might be the best option.

 

Even though they say front shaft there is nothing stopping you from using it in the rear, it says they make them up to 60".

Do you have a driveline shop local?

 

Take it to your local driveshaft shop and have the bent one retubed. They can put in a thicker tube and balance it out and your done.

 

If your going to be doing this stuff it would be good to be on a first name basis and show up with donuts at your local drive line shop..

 

 

Things that make you say F!!!!