Topic: driveline shops

[81yotalove]

im looking to have a front d shaft made for my truck with a long slip. just wondering if you guys recommend a local shop in phx. thanks for reading.

[87pickup]

They all suck and charge too much, order on from high angle driveline in california.

[81yotalove [OP]]

i have read a lot about high angle but i dont have 500 for one. was looking to have mine retubed and a long slip put in. plus i will have to have it lengthened when i put in duals later so not looking to have a totally bling shaft made just yet. was thinking square but dont want to ruin a good cv to make a square shaft just to get me by.

anyways you kept your dad's 4runner didnt you? hows that coming along?

[87pickup]

My front driveline was way cheaper than $500. If you have a shop do it just make sure they use all the factory toy stuff. I kept the 4runner for a streetable family rig. Its a roller but i havent had time to work on it in a month. i plan to sell it when its done though.

[81yotalove [OP]]

will do maybe i will give them a call a see what they quote me for one. well i sold my 4.7's tonight to come up with the money for a dual crossmember and driveline work. just gonna run stock duals.

your gonna sell it when your done, why not just sell it now then?

[87pickup]

I stand to get more out of it if its turnkey instead of a project. i already have 98% of the parts so its really just labor.

[dntsdad]

I had Dave from DAvez off Road do mine and he is a first class guy and great work. All done through UPS since I am not local to him. He will send a call tag for your parts (cv's, joints) to save you money too.

Give him a call

[81yotalove [OP]]

thanks dntsdad i'll have to check on daves stuff. i was planning on ordering a long slip from a vendor and doing it locally but if daves works with your exciting shaft that will save money rather than having a whole new one sent to me.

[2manytoys]

Check out a truck (semi) drivetrain shop. I have used a place in Tucson called Truck and Trailer Parts. They built a few drive shafts for me and retubed several WAY cheaper than any 4x4 shop ever quoted me. Never had a problem with any of them.

Some were built from scratch and others were built with parts I brought. I don't know if they are still around, it's been a few years since I've been in there. Just thought I'd mention it. Should be some places in Phoenix like it.

[81yotalove [OP]]

i'll look into those too. thanks for all the suggestions guys. i appreciate it.

[AzTony]

You might want to give Steve at Phoenix Rack and Axle a call.
He bought Dicks Driveshaft out 2 years ago. They are well
spoken of on other forums.
114 N 32nd St # 101
Phoenix, AZ 85034-1524
(602) 252-8255
I am having my Marlin dual T-case installed there.

[81yotalove [OP]]

thanks for the suggestion. i'll check them out.

[jbramble24]

The machine shop in chino valley can make whatever you need. A few years back I think I spent ~$300 for a rear cv shaft for a jeep.