Drive shaft

[Txas2step]

Swapping the A745 3spd (long tail) trans. for the np435 4 spd. Will require a longer and larger diameter driveshaft . I have a 2 piece (with carrier bearing( smaller diameter) that my driveshaft guy says I can use, but I will have to build a spanner for the carrier bearing if I go that route. Any pictures of the factory spanner and location? This is a swb truck. I can vary the length of the shaft with the slip yoke. Trying to avoid building a larger 1 piece at $350.

[Hobcobble]

Swapping the A745 3spd (long tail) trans. for the np435 4 spd. Will require a longer and larger diameter driveshaft . I have a 2 piece (with carrier bearing( smaller diameter) that my driveshaft guy says I can use, but I will have to build a spanner for the carrier bearing if I go that route. Any pictures of the factory spanner and location? This is a swb truck. I can vary the length of the shaft with the slip yoke. Trying to avoid building a larger 1 piece at $350.

Chris,
You could try for a used 4spd short wheelbase drive shaft and install new
u-joints too....

I do have a factory carrier bearing cross member....
Location?... Currently
buried somewhere in my parts loft....
John

[Txas2step]

Swapping the A745 3spd (long tail) trans. for the np435 4 spd. Will require a longer and larger diameter driveshaft . I have a 2 piece (with carrier bearing( smaller diameter) that my driveshaft guy says I can use, but I will have to build a spanner for the carrier bearing if I go that route. Any pictures of the factory spanner and location? This is a swb truck. I can vary the length of the shaft with the slip yoke. Trying to avoid building a larger 1 piece at $350.

Chris,
You could try for a used 4spd short wheelbase drive shaft and install new
u-joints too....

Doubt finding one locally....real hassle shipping .

[63d100sixer]

So you are going to a np435 in a shortbed?

Is the np435 ball and trunion with a trans brake? If so I have a driveshaft here that came from my old 63 shorty with an np435. The truck had an 8 3/4 too. It should fit and I don't mind shipping

[Hobcobble]

Doubt finding one locally....real hassle shipping .

I believe this shaft would slide into a chunk of floor carpet tubing
If someone has the part..... and there's a local carpet outlet store, they'd
likely have a tube. Tape up the ends and you're set to ship UPS.
John

[Txas2step]

So you are going to a np435 in a shortbed?

Is the np435 ball and trunion with a trans brake? If so I have a driveshaft here that came from my old 63 shorty with an np435. The truck had an 8 3/4 too. It should fit and I don't mind shipping

Kevin , sent you a PM.

[Txas2step]

Solved. Used the split shaft w/carrier bearing from my '76 tradesman. Glibert's drive shaft cut it down to spec.'s, new u joints...ready to go. I have to adapt the carrier bracket to fit on the cross member.

[moporridge]

Where is Gilbert now, I went to the old Shepherd location and hes gone.

[Txas2step]

He is on Fulton just east of Tidwel.713 868-6115.

[moporridge]

That is good to know, i will need his service for my 62 shaft since I have moved engine back 3 inches. Thanks.