We have all been there. You just spent the weekend with a few friends dropping in that hot V-8 and your transmission of choice into your project’s rolling chassis. What is next? Connecting all that performance to your rear axle via a driveshaft.
However, your existing driveshaft (if you even have one) is likely 50 years old or is no longer correct for the new transmission and/or rear axle you have upgraded to. What to do? In the past you probably would have trailered your project to a driveshaft shop, dropped it off to have a custom driveshaft made, and picked it up several days later with a shiny new driveshaft installed.
While this certainly works, we know not everyone has a car trailer and something suitable to pull it with. Not to mention the thought of leaving your baby at some shop where it could possibly be damaged. Now, thanks to Speedway Motors’ new line of U-Weld-It steel drive shaft kits, you can assemble your project’s driveshaft at home with nothing more than a saw and a MIG welder. How much easier can it be than that?
There are a lot of great materials to make super strong driveshafts capable of high horsepower and we are often asked about an aluminum driveshaft vs carbon fiber. But we many of our customers are going to be running a basic crate engine or mild custom build of 400 HP or less, and for the capability and value a steel driveshaft vs aluminum is the best answer.
Our driveshafts begin as 49-inch lengths of “driveshaft quality” 2-1/2-inch OD 1020 DOM tubing. We weld on the rear tube yoke and fit the rear 1310 universal joint in place so all you must do is determine the correct overall length your project vehicle needs, cut the tubing to length, weld on the front tube yoke, and finish the driveshaft with the included 1310 front U-joint and slip yoke pieces. Even if you do not have everything you need to finish the driveshaft yourself you will still be steps ahead having a local driveshaft shop finish weld the front tube yoke and balance the shaft for you.
These U-Weld-It kits bridge the gap between expensive pre-finished driveshafts and having to deal with dragging your project car to a driveshaft shop. Now you can handle most of the measuring, labor, and assembly right in your own garage. Our 1310 universal joint model covers a large majority of drivetrain combinations out there, but if your application uses a 1350 series universal joint then you will want to look at our and if you are planning more horsepower, our will handle up to 600 horsepower. Order your U-Weld-It steel driveshaft kit today and keep your custom driveshaft cost in check!
Installation Tips• GM 27-spline, 1.5-inch OD Seal: Fits TH350, Aluminum Power Glide, 700R4, 200-4R, 4L60, 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E, Muncie M20 & M21, Saginaw 3 & 4-speed, T-5, T-10, T-56
Specs Sold in Quantity Each Spline Count 27 Yoke U-Joint Series 1310 SFI Rated No Tube O.D. 2.50 Overall Diameter 2.50 Outside Diameter 2.50 Finish Bare Position Rear Differential Yoke Included No Transmission Yoke Included Yes Material Thickness 0.083 Spline OD 1.50 Shaft Length 49 MFG. Part # 919251310 ReviewsSummary: It was easy to do.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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