Driveshaft pg to th350 swap

[63impalass409]

I think the yoke where it flares up is where I lost length.

That's what I tell the wife all the time!!!

 

[pvs409]

Here is the slip joint driveshaft with 1310 U joints I removed from my 62 SS 409 Hardtop - 530 HP 409 stroker motor ---and replaced with another 1350 U joint slip joint 2 piece driveshaft in my 530 HP 409 stroker motor 62 SS Hardtop and a new 9 Inch Ford Rear end.
Both have a billet carrier bearings

The slip joint driveshaft in these pictures is going in Tom K. 1962 SS 409 convertible he is restoring
Paul



This driveshaft is going in Tom K - 62 Impala SS convertible he is restoring

 

[La Hot Rods]

I had the same thing happen and i went back to the rubber support for now when i get time i plan on trying to make a one piece drive shaft work without cutting the frame ???

Unless your riding on the ground not sure this is going to happen.

 

[hfpjr76]

Here is the slip joint driveshaft with 1310 U joints I removed from my 62 SS 409 Hardtop - 530 HP 409 stroker motor ---and replaced with another 1350 U joint slip joint 2 piece driveshaft in my 530 HP 409 stroker motor 62 SS Hardtop and a new 9 Inch Ford Rear end.
Both have a billet carrier bearings

The slip joint driveshaft in these pictures is going in Tom K. 1962 SS 409 convertible he is restoring
Paul


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This driveshaft is going in Tom K - 62 Impala SS convertible he is restoring

Were you getting any vibrations out of that?

 

[pvs409]

No vibrations on the one I removed and 2 others in my 62’s.
All the slip joint driveshafts I have were built and balanced by Driveline company in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
The original driveshafts we’re factory 4 speed driveshafts.
Paul

 

[hfpjr76]

No vibrations on the one I removed and 2 others in my 62’s.
All the slip joint driveshafts I have were built and balanced by Driveline company in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
The original driveshafts we’re factory 4 speed driveshafts.
Paul

I see showcars has the rear slip, how much slip 2”? Thank you!

 

[beanpackrat1962wagon]

Hi guys what rubber carrier bearing are you buying??? There are so many and the prices are all over the place. Im running stock 283 with t350 behind it drive shaft will be cut down and balanced for t350. But what brand or # of carrier to order?????

 

[lennyjay]

If you are keeping the car, Paul's photos of the bearing, slip joint driveshaft are what you want. I have a 409 w/4 speed, like this setup, no problems and all grease-able. A good 4-wheel drive shop can handle all mods needed.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Here is the carrier bearing that I found to be the nicest stock replacement plus modification I would always perform on a replacement.

 

[beanpackrat1962wagon]

So take the bearing and rubber boot out and weld the shit out of it?????

 

[pvs409]

Billet carrier bearings are not expensive rather than welding

https://show-cars.com/product/4136

Paul

 

[Jim Sullivan]

So take the bearing and rubber boot out and weld the shit out of it?????

Weld the base plate to the upper as the spot welds usually don’t hold well. I weld a couple straps from the base to the side of the loop just for added support.

 

[beanpackrat1962wagon]

Thanks you all

 

[beanpackrat1962wagon]

Billet carrier bearings are not expensive rather than welding

https://show-cars.com/product/4136

Paul

Paul, can I run this with stock drive shaft without new rear slip yoke, I have heard both ways. I know not to tighten bolts tell it is settled on the ground with weight of the car on rear tires.

 

[327]

Without Rear Slip Yoke. Yes beanpackrat196 2wagon. With stock style carrier bearing.

 

[La Hot Rods]

I run one in the race car without the slip at the rear with no problems. Now this car doesn't get many miles.

 

[327]

Over the years I have replaced 2 on my '62 . One was due to cracks in the metal parts of the center support. And the other was was failure of the rubber part. Never had any bearing failure.

 

[pvs409]

Paul, can I run this with stock drive shaft without new rear slip yoke, I have heard both ways. I know not to tighten bolts tell it is settled on the ground with weight of the car on rear tires.

I have a billet carrier in my 62 impala 327/300 HP 4 speed - 13,000 miles over about 10 years.
no problem without a slip joint driveshaft.
Paul

 

[327]

But I like the oem. The rubber around the bearing was like a coushion around the bearing. The billet is not.

 

[327]

Just wondering ... Where the center support bearings back in the day better built. With the 327's and 409's. ??? Did GM have problems with them.???