Extended Cab LsX Swaps Please

[RazorS10]

Hey I need you guys help my brother pointed out the fact that the extended cab s10's have a 2 piece driveshaft. It would be hard for me to run a 1 piece driveshaft I need to know if anyone out there has built one. The pinion angle might be bad the kind of power im trying to put down I don't need any week links in the drivetrain. Please any help would be very helpful.

[RazorS10]

Here is a pic of the truck and yeah its green.

[RazorS10]

I need to know how to make the driveshaft stronger.

[philntx]

Your best strategy should be to contact a driveshaft supplier, like "The Driveshaft shop", or one of a dozen others.

[RazorS10]

I did they said it can't be over 63 inches from u joint to u joint that was spohn performance that said that. they said that they havent sold any driveshafts to people with extended cabs

[RazorS10]

I contacted (spohn performance) they said that the drive shaft can't exceed 63 inches does anyone have any idea of how long the stock driveshaft is

[philntx]

You need to talk to a Driveshaft company for trucks.
I think that Spohn more into racing

Both of these can also build an extremely strong 2-piece driveshaft.

Here's one of probably 20 that I found:

http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/

Here's another:

http://www.thrashdriveshaft.com/4_wd_shafts.htm#GM%20PRODUCTS:%20CHEVROLET%20AND%2 0GMC

S10 BLAZER-PICKUP & S15 ENVOY-SONOMA GMC PICKUP
FRONT SHAFT: Most shafts are going to be a U-Joint type on both ends. Some have an enclosed CV similar to a front wheel drive car. In most cases we stock a new enclosed CV assembly. Some shafts also have an UJ CV assy and an enclosed CV assy at the pinion. Due to OEM variations it is difficult to know what type you may have. Please call or Email us with driveshaft description.
REAR DRIVESHAFTS: Pricing does NOT include Transmission Slip Yoke
Rear Shaft 1 piece 3 X 83 C-C 56<less DS1 Non CV Price Plus Slip Yoke$205-$225
Rear Shaft 1 piece 3.5 X 83 C-CL 57-72 DS1 Non CV Plus Slip Yoke $225-$245
Rear Shaft 2 piece 3 X 83 DS2 Non CV Price w/new Slip Yoke Call

[02dime]

I was talkin to a guy on cardomain and he had a custom 2 piece shaft made, it was 400 bucks and he is runnin 10s,ill see what I can find put

[RazorS10]

Quote: Originally Posted by philntx

You need to talk to a Driveshaft company for trucks.
I think that Spohn more into racing

Both of these can also build an extremely strong 2-piece driveshaft.

Here's one of probably 20 that I found:

http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/

Here's another:

http://www.thrashdriveshaft.com/4_wd_shafts.htm#GM%20PRODUCTS:%20CHEVROLET%20AND%2 0GMC

S10 BLAZER-PICKUP & S15 ENVOY-SONOMA GMC PICKUP
FRONT SHAFT: Most shafts are going to be a U-Joint type on both ends. Some have an enclosed CV similar to a front wheel drive car. In most cases we stock a new enclosed CV assembly. Some shafts also have an UJ CV assy and an enclosed CV assy at the pinion. Due to OEM variations it is difficult to know what type you may have. Please call or Email us with driveshaft description.
REAR DRIVESHAFTS: Pricing does NOT include Transmission Slip Yoke
Rear Shaft 1 piece 3 X 83 C-C 56<less DS1 Non CV Price Plus Slip Yoke$205-$225
Rear Shaft 1 piece 3.5 X 83 C-CL 57-72 DS1 Non CV Plus Slip Yoke $225-$245
Rear Shaft 2 piece 3 X 83 DS2 Non CV Price w/new Slip Yoke Call

Thanks phil denny's was a great find its going to cost me $900 to get one thats fully built and nitrous ready. But now my swap dreams havent went down the drain.

[THEKING]

The reason they don't want to do it is because there are problem with driveshafts longer then a certian length, like driveshaft whip. Plus you need to notch your cab i beleive if your lowered.

Pinion angle shouldn't be to hard if you know what your doing. Idealy the pinion angles should be the same or no more then a degree off.

[RazorS10]

Yea But I think I'm goin to go with the 2 piece its better for my truck than trying to make a 1 piece.