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Custom Driveshaft - Aluminum, 5 Inch OD, 1480 Series

FREE GROUND SHIPPING INSIDE THE USA
(This product does not qualify for international shipping) 

Weld Yoke Material:
Aluminum 6061-T6 Forged Yoke
Tube Material: 0.125 Inch Wall 6061-T6 Seamless
Tube Outside Diameter: 5 Inch OD (Measuring Guide - Tube OD)

U-Joint: 		Spicer/Dana 1480 Series
Premium Non-Greasable
(Measuring Guide - U-Joint)
U-Joint Size: 1 3/8 Inch Cap X 4 3/16 Inch Span
Max Custom Length: Up to 85 3/4 Inches - Center to Center of U-Joint
(Measuring Guide - Driveshaft Length)
 Driveshaft length required for build.


Quality Aluminum Driveshaft

When you need a driveshaft that is lightweight, can handle higher torque loads and can give you a nice polish finish, then consider an Action Machine aluminum driveshaft.  The Action Machine aluminum driveshaft is ideally suited for street rods, show cars, race cars and as OEM aluminum replacements.  While other driveline shops may use .065" wall or .083 Inch wall tubing for their aluminum driveshafts, our volume purchasing allows us to use .125 Inch wall tube for the same price as the thinner tube.  You have the best in aluminum performance no matter your application.

  • Free Ground Shipping
  • Seamless 6061-T6 Tubing
  • Precision Balancing
  • Variable Length Options
  • Lifetime Weld Warranty
  • Premium Spicer U-Joints
    • Sku: 5A1480

    Custom Driveshaft Length:


    Measururing Guide

    Measurement (A) - DRIVESHAFT LENGTH:
    Measure from end of rubber seal on the transmission to the flat face of the end yoke or flange on the differential.

    Measurement (B) - SPLINE EXTRUSION LENGTH:
    Measure from end of rubber seal to end the of the transmission output. If spline is recessed in rubber seal, measurement can be noted as ø.


    Ship Time:

    All driveshafts are custom built to your specification. Current lead time is 1 week from time of order.

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    Use this guide to measure driveshaft length for most cars, vans, 2WD trucks, and 4WD front and rear shafts.

    Measure Instructions: It is important to measure the driveshaft length when the vehicle’s axle is in the normal riding position. The axle must be supported on safety stands - not hanging down. 

     

    Driveshaft Measuring Guide

     Transmission Output Type -
    SEAL

    Measurement (A) - DRIVESHAFT LENGTH:
    Measure from end of rubber seal on the transmission to the flat face of the end yoke or flange on the differential.

    Measurement (B) - SPLINE EXTRUSION LENGTH:
    Measure from end of rubber seal to end the of the transmission output. If spline is recessed in rubber seal, measurement can be noted as ø.

     Transmission Output Type - 
    RUBBER BOOT EXTENSION

    Measurement (A) - DRIVESHAFT LENGTH:
    Measure from end of rubber boot extension on the transmission to the flat face of the end yoke or flange on the differential.

    Measurement (B) - SPLINE EXTRUSION LENGTH:
    Measure from end of rubber boot extension on the end of transmission output. If spline is recessed in rubber boot extension, enter ø.



     

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