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Old Dec 17, 2023 | 10:34 AM
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Hi all,

I finally gave up on using the 200r4.
​I now have a 4L60E on the bench, ready to be fitted in a few weeks/months whilst I'm gathering all the parts I need. Meanwhile I'm also building a new garage in our new house.

I'd like to get a driveshaft made (any places you can advise me) and shipped to me in Belgium.
For that, I would need the lenght it needs to be, which seems to be difficult. I see a few figures ranging from 25" to 28".
Is there anyone here with a pre 1980's C3 and a 700r4/4L60E who want to measure their driveshaft from the center of the U joint to the center of the U joint? I'd be a great help!

Many thanks from across the ocean,

Edit: this is how she looks now


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I have a 4L60E in my 82. I can measure the driveshaft when I get a chance. Otherwise, Silver Sport can assist with the correct driveshaft.

https://www.shiftsst.com/a41-4l60e-4...-corvette/p136
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I recently had one built for my 79 700R4 - 27 inches center to center

This who I used:
http://driveshaftspecialist.com/Left...tte-Cobra.html
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Originally Posted by ratflinger
I recently had one built for my 79 700R4 - 27 inches center to center

This who I used:
http://driveshaftspecialist.com/Left...tte-Cobra.html
Thank you, does it fit OK?
very close to another I saw which was 26.5", with the yoke being able to slide in and out, that's probably all correct
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Originally Posted by TorchZ51
I have a 4L60E in my 82. I can measure the driveshaft when I get a chance. Otherwise, Silver Sport can assist with the correct driveshaft.

https://www.shiftsst.com/a41-4l60e-4...-corvette/p136
25.5” on center of the u joints.


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Originally Posted by Dusky
Thank you, does it fit OK?
very close to another I saw which was 26.5", with the yoke being able to slide in and out, that's probably all correct
Sorry for the delay - yes it fits fine and I am able to install or remove it easily.
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