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I have a ‘71 that should have 3” half shafts. Will 75-79 3” work/fit? Are there differences? Thanks
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3” shafts didn’t come in a 71, they were started in 1975
The 2.5” shafts have a thicker wall tube than the 3”
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Mike I do not even believe an LS6 got the 3" shafts.
They came out in 75.
GM recommended their use in their powerbook, for racing.
An online torsional strength calculator says the 3.0" ones are 20% stronger than the 2.5 ones.
The 2.5" GM ones are .125" wall and the 3.0" GM ones are .095" wall, and the diameter makes the 3.0" stronger.
I am running them in mine.
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Thanks for correcting me!
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The 2-1/2" ones should be strong enough for you, as long as you don't put some 4.56 gears and drag slicks on it!
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Probably break the joints first, even solid spicer
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Yes they will fit, I run them in my 68 with 580hp 427 with zero issues.
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