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[Freaknazty]

hey mike what is the length difference between the 2 ?

 

[Mike@PowerHouse]

I do not remember exactly but I think it was 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch difference. It is only a bit.

 

[Eric298]

weird a few members on here claim that they used their aftermarket driveshaft that was for their 3650 on their new 6060 with no problems.

Stretchable driveshafts? lol

 

[cekim]

Stretchable driveshafts? lol

Actually, yes - they have slip joint witha fixed flange instead of slipping on the shaft as the older transmissions did...

the CV boot they put over this joint acts like a spring pulling the flange back on to the shaft...

So, in a sense, yes, they are stretch/collapsible...

The issue is whether you either:

a. compress too far (bind) in one configuration
OR
b. stretch too far (leaving too little spline engaged)

Frankly at 3/4" difference, it might not be either, so that would explain why it works, but best to double check...

 

[Mike@PowerHouse]

Exactly what he said. It may work, but I cannot guarantee the shaft if not used for the original application.

But there SHOULD be enough travel to do it.

 

[Boomer_Gooner]

So what is the exact length of the stock GT500 driveshaft?