Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes?

badluck · 07-23-2008, 03:09 AM

I got a 6.5" full drop needing to go on, but im trying to get everything together for a smooth install. Iv'e searched around for a few hours now, and havent found a straight answer. So how much if even at all, do i need to get my drive shaft lengthed on my 2 door Tahoe. ill be putting 8" springs in the rear with 1 or 2" blocks. If no one knows, how do i measure to make sure i get the correct drive shaft length? Thanks. -Anthony

blackbodylift · 07-23-2008, 03:24 AM

as far as I know you should be fine.

carlton989 · 07-23-2008, 06:15 AM

you should be ok. you will need to re route the exhaust with the front driveshaft, unless you have true dual exhaust with 2 down pipes.

b454rat · 07-23-2008, 08:24 AM

Curious myself. Hopefully be lifting mine, don't want any unexpected surprises...

Bama2door · 07-23-2008, 11:27 AM

Why would you put a 1-2" block along with the 8" springs, your gonna have pretty steep angles getting it level with all that...just run the springs IMO

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badluck · 07-23-2008, 07:44 PM

sweet, i was pretty sure id need a longer drive shaft. Bama2door, i want the back raked about an 1-1.5"

gixer · 07-28-2008, 06:07 PM

I have 8in leafs springs also. I put angled shims to make it the driveshaft line up better.

badluck · 07-28-2008, 07:41 PM

what kind of angled shims are they?

gixer · 07-29-2008, 11:17 AM

I don't remember the brand name but I got them at ORW. They are 0.5-1" angled shim. Its basically and angled block.

02redchevyz71 · 07-29-2008, 11:48 AM

If you want the back raked 2" get the same amount of lift front and rear.

07-23-2008, 03:09 AM	#1
badluck Just my Luck.... Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Member ID: 49905 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bossier City, LA Age: 19 Posts: 203	Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? I got a 6.5" full drop needing to go on, but im trying to get everything together for a smooth install. Iv'e searched around for a few hours now, and havent found a straight answer. So how much if even at all, do i need to get my drive shaft lengthed on my 2 door Tahoe. ill be putting 8" springs in the rear with 1 or 2" blocks. If no one knows, how do i measure to make sure i get the correct drive shaft length? Thanks. -Anthony 95 2-Door Tahoe 4X4 5.7L 17" wheels, 31" Tires

07-23-2008, 03:24 AM	#2
blackbodylift Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2008 Member ID: 82615 Pics: My Gallery Location: Thief River Falls Age: 17 Posts: 191	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? as far as I know you should be fine. 1994 Chevy,9" total lift,37x13 boggers,stock gears,14Bolt SF,350,soon to have 5.13s and locker front and rear. 1996 Chevy,DD,1 1/4" block,33x12.5 claws,305.

07-23-2008, 06:15 AM	#3
carlton989 22's and man boobs baby!! Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2008 Member ID: 86949 Pics: My Gallery Location: Wichita, KS Age: 24 Posts: 144	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? you should be ok. you will need to re route the exhaust with the front driveshaft, unless you have true dual exhaust with 2 down pipes. Life's too short to pretend you give a sh*t 1993 K1500 Blazer 32" BFG A/T's and Slight Torsion Bar Crank

07-23-2008, 08:24 AM	#4
b454rat Intenionally blank Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2005 Member ID: 39135 Pics: My Gallery Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 803	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? Curious myself. Hopefully be lifting mine, don't want any unexpected surprises... Stuff for sale: 78/79 HP60, ORU SAS kit, ORU steering stuff, BDS springs and a doubler for above axle. PM me!!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/b454rat

07-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
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07-23-2008, 07:44 PM	#6
badluck Just my Luck.... Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Member ID: 49905 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bossier City, LA Age: 19 Posts: 203	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? sweet, i was pretty sure id need a longer drive shaft. Bama2door, i want the back raked about an 1-1.5" 95 2-Door Tahoe 4X4 5.7L 17" wheels, 31" Tires

07-28-2008, 06:07 PM	#7
gixer Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2006 Member ID: 51372 Pics: My Gallery Location: socal Posts: 2	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? I have 8in leafs springs also. I put angled shims to make it the driveshaft line up better.

07-28-2008, 07:41 PM	#8
badluck Just my Luck.... Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Member ID: 49905 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bossier City, LA Age: 19 Posts: 203	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? what kind of angled shims are they? 95 2-Door Tahoe 4X4 5.7L 17" wheels, 31" Tires

07-29-2008, 11:17 AM	#9
gixer Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2006 Member ID: 51372 Pics: My Gallery Location: socal Posts: 2	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? I don't remember the brand name but I got them at ORW. They are 0.5-1" angled shim. Its basically and angled block.

07-29-2008, 11:48 AM	#10
02redchevyz71 can't make up his mind Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2007 Member ID: 78058 Pics: My Gallery Location: North Alabama Age: 16 Posts: 269	Re: Drive shaft extended for 2 door tahoes? If you want the back raked 2" get the same amount of lift front and rear. 2002 Red ECSB LT Z71: RC leveling kit with 36" TSL's, Flows 40 series, 9" DC lift soon 2005 trx400ex with tons of mods

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