Is it better to purchase a ready made driveshaft instead modifying the old one?
In most cases it is better to replace the drive shaft when installing a conversion. The cost of replacing the yoke, two U-joints, shortening the tube and rebalance is same cost of a new one. Beside it is ready to bolt and ready to use, saving you time. Top • How do I know when I have too much drive angle? More than 5-6 degrees is too much Top • Will I have to rebalance the drive shaft after installing the new slip yoke or shortening of the driveshaft. It is highly recommended, as the parts are not always balanced. It is best to shorten the driveshaft from the back half rather then from the front. Any good driveshaft shop will be able to make these changes. Top • Do I need to replace my drive shaft slip yoke when installing a T-5, Tremec 3550/TKO/TKO500/600? Both T-5 and Tremec 3550 use a 28 spline yoke which is the same as a C4, toploader or AOD. 3 speeds and T-10 4 speeds transmissions used 25 spline slip yoke so a replacement is needed. Tremec TKOs require a 31 spline outshaft, so a
