01 driveshaft question
#1
01 driveshaft question
Ok, so basicallly, my 01 2wd needs a new driveshaft. How do I know this? Because it twisted, lol.
I'm trying to figure out what years interchange from what vehicles. I figured Jimmy and Bravada. I know driveshaft differs from 2wd to 4wd. Mine is a 1pc.
Do s10 truck driveshafts work or are they strictly 2wd, 2dr ONLY blazer/jimmy/bravada driveshafts?
I attached a picture of what it looks like *not my exact driveshaft, just a picture of one that looks like it*
I'm trying to figure out what years interchange from what vehicles. I figured Jimmy and Bravada. I know driveshaft differs from 2wd to 4wd. Mine is a 1pc.
Do s10 truck driveshafts work or are they strictly 2wd, 2dr ONLY blazer/jimmy/bravada driveshafts?
I attached a picture of what it looks like *not my exact driveshaft, just a picture of one that looks like it*
#2
You will need a shaft from the same platform you have. I assume you have a 2wd so you will need a shaft from a 2dr 2wd. The best thing to do just to make sure is when you are serching measure your shaft from the center of the ujoint cap to center of u joint cap and just make sure that whatever you get is the same length. I would recommend replacing all the u joints before you install it as well just for good measure. I you don't already know the caps need to be heated and it will melt out the plastic locking ring inside the yoke then you can press the ujoint out. Some people say it's a PITA but I've done a bunch of them recently with nothing more than a little propane torch and haven't had a single struggle with mine. Jut have to be patient and let it get hot. Once it's out clean out any left behind plastic and install the new joint. The new ones will have a traditional locking ring that seats in the groove in the yoke.
#3
You will need a shaft from the same platform you have. I assume you have a 2wd so you will need a shaft from a 2dr 2wd. The best thing to do just to make sure is when you are serching measure your shaft from the center of the ujoint cap to center of u joint cap and just make sure that whatever you get is the same length. I would recommend replacing all the u joints before you install it as well just for good measure. I you don't already know the caps need to be heated and it will melt out the plastic locking ring inside the yoke then you can press the ujoint out. Some people say it's a PITA but I've done a bunch of them recently with nothing more than a little propane torch and haven't had a single struggle with mine. Jut have to be patient and let it get hot. Once it's out clean out any left behind plastic and install the new joint. The new ones will have a traditional locking ring that seats in the groove in the yoke.
I just wasn't sure if it was 2dr specific. S10/Sonoma shafts fit at all?
Locally, these things are EXTREMELY hard to find. All 4wd/4dr shafts. No 2wd 2dr shafts anywhere.
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