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Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby akaFrankCastle » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:14 am

This morning a low level problem became a very serious one. Had a little vibration when not under load which quickly became a lot of vibration and popping when not under load. Climbed under the truck and found I've thrown a weight from the rear drive shaft. Also, looks as though I need to pick up some new U joints.

Need a recommendation for a good drive shaft shop in the springs to get everything balanced out. Also need some part numbers for ALL the U joints in the Bronco. Going to swap them all out now that I've had at least one go bad.
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Re: Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby sbolt19 » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:24 am

Drive Line Service down on Sierra Madre Street.

907 South Sierra Madre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-4233
(719) 634-2548

I had them do my front drive shaft. They had to replace a CV joint for me too & did a good job for a reasonable price.
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Re: Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby akaFrankCastle » Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:02 pm

Pretty decent crew of people there. The girl behind the counter and I talked a bit about Broncos. Her husband had one when they were younger and she has been trying to get him to buy another.
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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Re: Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby Entourage » Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:11 pm

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Re: Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby Jesus_man » Mon May 02, 2011 6:29 am

I'd also like to throw in:
Drivetrain Industries
4275 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-4220
(719) 260-7992

Talk to Tim and let him know J.D. Myers sent ya.

I have gotten one shaft rebuilt at DLS and while they did a fine job, it was quite expensive. Later, had to get the same service done and my dad told me to try Drivetrain. Tim was great to work with and saved me quite a bit of money. Just had to get a shaft lengthened and balanced and that service was just under $70.

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Re: Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby akaFrankCastle » Mon May 02, 2011 7:55 am

Dropped it off Friday at 4:30 with drive line. Picked it back up Saturday at 10:30. 70 bucks balanced with one new U joint installed. I'll have to try your place next time JD. Pepsi challenge of sorts.
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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Re: Drive shaft shop in Colorado Springs

Postby Rox Crusher » Mon May 02, 2011 5:19 pm

akaFrankCastle wrote:Dropped it off Friday at 4:30 with drive line. Picked it back up Saturday at 10:30. 70 bucks balanced with one new U joint installed. I'll have to try your place next time JD. Pepsi challenge of sorts.


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