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Old 08-22-2010, 10:55 PM
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driveshaft question

one or two piece driveshaft ??
1998 Dodge 2500 extended cab shortbox 5 speed
I am taking a 1997 Dodge 2500 extended cab,long box 2wd cummins 5 speed and cutting the frame and putting on a short box. Just need to know if I just need a driveshaft from a 1998 quadcab will work or If I can shorten the 2 piecer I have
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I would use a one piece driveshaft, way less problems.
The standard cabs came with one piece.
Not sure if the rear shaft on a two piece setup would be long enough or if you would need a new shaft.
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trying to figure what they came from the factory with....
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Not sure in that year but my '01 QC SB 2WD is a one piece aluminum drive shaft.
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OK....cool.
what is your wheelbase????????
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Originally Posted by Sea:\>Drive
Not sure in that year but my '01 QC SB 2WD is a one piece aluminum drive shaft.
It has to be aftermarket.
Only the standard cabs came with a one piece until about '07.
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My 02 Q/C SB had a one piece from the factory. I turned it into 2 while towing
RJohnson's 02 Q/C LB has a two piece from the factory.

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My 03 QC SB came with one piece driveshaft from factory also.
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