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Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
anyone tell d propper way & of any local spots 2 get it done? if i do it i'd only take an inch.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Nic you can't just cut it and weld it together.

Just take the measurements take it to a shop and have them do it.

It needs to get balanced by them.
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
i heard that i can just cut the yoke part of it-no need 4 welding??? [Confused]
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Have you ever seen what happens when the driveshaft breaks at the tranny tailshaft end? 1 of 2 things. The shaft plants itself into the ground as you're driving 60mph, and it either shoots the entire rearend out the back of the car, or it'll plant and you'll go end over end. My neighbor (CHP in the Livermore area) has seen both, and they're not pretty. If you feel confident enough to do the work yourself and save $50, then go for it.
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
where can i get it done d ryt way then 4 only $50? that sounds like a cool deal.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Call around. Most of the driveshaft shops I used to go to in the Tracy area usually only charge anywhere from $50-$75 to shorten and balance a driveshaft.
 
Posted by gixxer408 (Member # 2454) on :
 
Call Driveline Services in San Jose. They can cut, weld and balance. Good luck! [patriot]
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
thanx 4 replies yall. any other shops closer to the 415 or 650?
 
Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
or 707 and 530?
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Web's welding in Vacaville (off Main) does them, it's around $60.
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
415 or 650 area?
 
Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :
 
Bayshore Truck in South City. Ask for Steve
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
thanx [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 4RS FED (Member # 2067) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chosen1:
Bayshore Truck in South City. Ask for Steve
650-871-9193 [patriot]
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
thanx [Big Grin] again
 




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