zannej
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So, my brother (against my advice) bought a 1995 Chevy C1500 Silverado extended cab with 2WD. It wasn't even able to be driven when he bought it, but he was adamant that he had to get it. It had some stupid lift kit, the rear driveshaft had fallen off, and the U-bolts were broken. It also had a broken driver seat, broken center console, and shattered driver side mirror. Oh yeah, and the battery was bad.
It's already proven to be a money sink. We went to U-Pull-It and got some used parts (a seat, console, trim for the dash, misc stuff). He just got a used rear driveshaft but it didn't fit so we're currently looking for one.
It's a 5.7L V8 engine, 141.5 Wheel base, 4L60E automatic transmission, 2 door extended cab. I think it takes the driveshaft with 15 splines or teeth or whatever. Not sure. Problem is, I've searched the parts stores and seem to be able to find everything BUT the damn rear driveshaft. Our mechanic friend said we need the rear part of the rear driveshaft, but all we seem to find are the front parts.
Anyone know how I can find the part number for that driveshaft? I want to get the stupid thing running so I don't have to drive him to work and back. LOL.
I saw all sorts of listings for axles, suspension, and all that stuff. I personally don't know enough about the parts to be able to recognize things, but the friend said what to look for. Hoping to go back to the U-Pull-It place and see if we can find a similar model truck that might have the same driveshaft that isn't damaged.
Edit: my friend said it is one driveshaft with 2 parts and the length was close to 46.68. I see listings for ones with 44.54 or 44.28. Not really sure what the replacement would be.
It's already proven to be a money sink. We went to U-Pull-It and got some used parts (a seat, console, trim for the dash, misc stuff). He just got a used rear driveshaft but it didn't fit so we're currently looking for one.
It's a 5.7L V8 engine, 141.5 Wheel base, 4L60E automatic transmission, 2 door extended cab. I think it takes the driveshaft with 15 splines or teeth or whatever. Not sure. Problem is, I've searched the parts stores and seem to be able to find everything BUT the damn rear driveshaft. Our mechanic friend said we need the rear part of the rear driveshaft, but all we seem to find are the front parts.
Anyone know how I can find the part number for that driveshaft? I want to get the stupid thing running so I don't have to drive him to work and back. LOL.
I saw all sorts of listings for axles, suspension, and all that stuff. I personally don't know enough about the parts to be able to recognize things, but the friend said what to look for. Hoping to go back to the U-Pull-It place and see if we can find a similar model truck that might have the same driveshaft that isn't damaged.
Edit: my friend said it is one driveshaft with 2 parts and the length was close to 46.68. I see listings for ones with 44.54 or 44.28. Not really sure what the replacement would be.