anyone in the Carolinas have a front drive shaft?

[Gearheadcurt]

I need a front driveshaft, anyone know where to get one?

The u joint blew up

[Gearheadcurt]

Or does anyone know what other driveshafts work for the truck?

[datzenmike]

Post the build date of the truck...it's on the door jam.

[datsunaholic]

If it's a true '73 model year it will need to be the long front half, UNLESS it's an automatic, then it has to be short. If it's a '74 titled as a '73 that complicates things. Or if it has had a trans swap.

[datzenmike]

Maybe just measure from the center of the U joint at the back to the center of the U joint at the front and post that also.

[datsunaholic]

Or, if it's a 4-speed, look for the square plate on the bottom. Pretty good indication of a shorttail 4-speed that way. While it's POSSIBLE it has the Datsun 610 Car transmission (the only longtail bottom-pan 4-speed manual out there) that would have been a ridiculous swap considering how rare 610s were and the amount of effort needed to make the swap.

[datzenmike]

One brand new from the dealer 610 long tail coming up...

 

[Gearheadcurt]

the truck is titled as a 73, it has a L20 in it, automatic

[datsunaholic]

That makes a big difference.

 

But, with the automatic means that any Automatic 620 front driveshaft section will work, and while my interchange manual says differently, experience says any 75-79 620 front driveshaft section will work.

 

That of course doesn't make it any easier to find in the Carolinas.

[Gearheadcurt]

so.... DOES ANYONE HAVE ONE FOR SALE!!! I'd pay for shipping!

[Gearheadcurt]

for the love of God where can I find a driveshaft!

everyone either cat fix it or cant find it

 

some has to know someone out there with a parts truck

[herculesinwyoming]

cant you just replace the U joint?

 

heres one, kind of expensive

 

http://www.partstrain.com/store/details/Nissan/620/A1_Cardone/Driveshaft/1976/Base/4_Cyl_2-dot-0L/A1659384.html?location=Front

[Gearheadcurt]

I can have a custom one made for less,

 

 

[herculesinwyoming]

and there is your solution.

 

unless it was just the u joint that can be fixed for 15 bucks

[datzenmike]

The U joint can be replaced. They don't just blow up without letting you know first. It will make a high pitched squeak when the bearings go dry. Often they bind and come loose with a loud 'ping' sound when you let the clutch out. If the yoke is damaged then it came apart and would have vibrated like hell first. Try too find an early 720 drive shaft and have the yoke cut off and welded onto the front of yours. Cheaper than shipping a d/s

[Gearheadcurt]

are all rear drive shafts interchangeable?

[datzenmike]

Not all. There are two frame lengths so a longer and shorter rear drive shaft is used. The length difference is behind the cab and positions the rear axle differently.

 

The regular cab short wheelbase is the shortest and has a bed with 4 hooks along the side.

 

The regular cab long wheelbase is about 9.5" longer and has a box with 5 hooks along the side. The King Cab also uses the long wheelbase frame.

[]2eDeYe]

Is this a 4wd? I only ask because you say front driveshaft.

 

Have you tried the local driveline shop? The usually have everything need to build a complete shaft. If it's the rear you should be able to do away with the carrier beading, especially if your lowered.

 

Last shaft I got was about $250.

[datzenmike]

I think he's referring the the rear one of the two piece 620 drive shaft. It must be really fucked up if you can't just change the joint.

[justin 620]

Dude, I got the front half off of a 73 with the short 4 speed...

[Gearheadcurt]

ok update,

I got a front drive shaft (front half) and put a new U joint in it good as new

and ya the other one was pretty screwed

and one mile later the rear blew up.... and it's screwed as well

I'll take pics soon

 

I guess thats just my luck

 

I have a short bed, reg cab

 

anyone? haha

[mike]

...time for a one piece drive shaft. What are you doing when these things blow up? and lets see some pics of the carnage.

[dave71]

yeah we need pics so we get clear picture of what ur dealing with..

help us help you ..... lol ;)

[datzenmike]

The U joint can be replaced. They don't just blow up without letting you know first. It will make a high pitched squeak when the bearings go dry. Often they bind and come loose with a loud 'ping' sound when you let the clutch out. If the yoke is damaged then it came apart and would have vibrated like hell first.

 

 

and one mile later the rear blew up.... and it's screwed as well

 

I guess thats just my luck

 

 

 

Luck has little to do with this. No way this can happen without you knowing it was going to happen. They drive for months with lots of warning. Only in extreme cases is the yoke damaged.