Re: [Chrysler300] replacing trunion with u-joint

[Chris Davis <pngkid@xxxx>]

Can the cast iron tranny (specifically a 300 C) be converted to a 
slip-yoke driveshaft?



John Hertog wrote:

> Hi Richard, and all
>
> Everytime I talk to Frank, at "The Driveshaft Shop" in Bohemia, LI ( 1 800
> 564-2244)
> he also suggests replacing the trunion with a regular u-joint and slip-yoke
> .
>
> "The Driveshaft Shop" is a large, well-established rebuilder of driveshafts
> and CV-joints. They also do specialized driveshaft work, for racing, custom
> fabrications, etc. ; when I keep blowing driveshafts in my '62 300, they
> invited me to bring it in, put it up on a lift, took measurements, and
> repaired (once again) my driveshaft without ever charging me a dime for
> their services. This is the car that I used to drag race.
>
> My feeling about this is that the front joint system ( trunion) installed in
> the cars was more than suitable for years and years of good service ; so far
> I have resisted making such a change, especially on cars like my gold 300G
> that I prefer to keep as original as possible.
>
> As the parts to rebuild the trunions become harder and harder to find, we
> might just have to consider making such a change. Of course, we could keep
> our original driveshafts and bolt in a replacement slip-yoke style...
>
> John
>
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