Front Driveshaft

[Hotrod1340]

The other day i was told that i could order a front drive shaft from Coleman's . Well I ordered it and today i received a message from Michelle, and said the have 3 in stock but they are 2 weathered to ship (in-store pickup only) I ask her to call me to see if i can talk her into shipping it, Is there anyone that live close by or that i could work with to help me get the front drive shaft

thanks
Bob

 

[Bob H]

Dang! The one I got from them awhile back was mint, made me wish I had ordered more.

 

[Hotrod1340]

I just talked to Michelle, and they have agreed to send the driveshaft....

 

[Rolling_Eudaimonia]

How can it be two weathered to ship if is still usable in the truck? That seems like a contradiction in the shafts nature.

 

[Elwenil]

That probably means someone didn't want to get their hands dirty packing it, lol.

 

[frodobaggins]

that probably means someone didn't want to get their hands dirty packing it, lol. :-d

+1

 

[Bob H]

The u-joint caps are likely rusted, the double joint has a ball/spring thing in there, some PB blaster may break loose any surface rust. I would think the worst case is 3 new u-joints and the ball kit, which may set you back another $60 plus labor. If the front yoke is removed be sure to align it properly with the rear joints.

 

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Darn...I was just there last weekend. Too late.

 

[Hotrod1340]

they aren't even installed the picture they sent shows 5 of them on a pallet with some surface rust...but they didn't look bad. Anyway I should have it monday.

 

[Elwenil]

As long as the slip splines are ok, the rest can be rebuilt. Either way, I hope you got a discount, lol. In all honesty, I've pulled worse shafts out of running trucks, lol.

 

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Hopefully you got the one on the left. It looks like the best one in the picture.

 

[Hotrod1340]

The front drive shaft is here! is looks good. Can i get the mounting hardware from a auto parts store or do I have to go to a dealer? Are the front bolts harden? If they are what grade?

 

[docfarmall]

how much was it?

 

[Hotrod1340]

$90.00 and i think the shipping was $30.00....I think I did get the one on the LEFT it's nice...

 

[Hotrod1340]

The shaft is in and up and runing......I havent gone out and pounded on it yet!!!