Even an elcheapo press will do the job. A big*****ing hammer is tempting, but don't do it. If you have to, bite the bullitt and have a maching shop do it. 40 bucks should buy the part and press it on. Is that stupid 2 piece shaft really nessesary?? I have never looked under a 62 Impala, so I can't say for sure, but I BET you can***** can that 2 piece***** for a nice one piece unit.... Use a yoke that fits in your******* output (fully inserted, then pull out 1 and 1/2 inch) and measure from the center of the output u-joint to the center of the differential u-joint and have a shaft made. Last one I had built was 120 bucks, balanced with all new joints. Good luck, -Abone.
I busted my mount off mine when I was riding on very little air pressure in my rear bags. It's a 58 wagon with a 235 I6 with a 2-piece D-line. Clunkkkkkk! Limped it home, pulled out the 2 piece shaft and took it to a driveline shop. Cost me $40 for the part and install. While I see the advantages a 1-piece has, I don't think I can run a 1 piece driveline, due to the bag set-up on my car. Also an X-frame. I need the flex that the mid-shaft provides. I don't want to tunnel my driveline hump any more also. Hope this helps, Erron
When I had to replace mine in my 62 wagon, I just hit a local muffler & brake shop, and they made quick work of it. The price was real reasonable if I am not mistaken... its been a few years ago. -Joe
YES, IT IS ,CUZ there is a NICE cool FACTORY TUNNEL that THE DRIVESHAFT runs trough,,,...unless of course you listen to BRANDY (expert on LATE GREAT CHEVYS),.,,cuzshe sez to "just cut out the "X" frame and ad new frames members on the out side,,,,,thats would be SOO EASY!!!hahhaha
http://www.arizonadrivelines.com/low_rider.htm If you can't run a 1-piece.. this bearing looks like the way to go.
Hey you know what screw you! I NEVER said it was easy! I do say that it's a better way to go. So stuff a sock in it! I unscrew the two bolts in the center of the X frame, remove the clips from my u-joint, tape up the caps so I don't lose my needles and pull that*****er right out of there. Course you have to have the car up on jacks, level on all 4 corners and you'll have to hold up both ends of the drive shaft to get it limped thru the center of the frame. Then you can seperate the two shafts, take the one with the bearing on it **should be rear piece** to your local automotive store and buy a new bearing. MOST TIMES and mine does it, they can press it on for you! The inners of those bearings are rubber, so what I do because I can't afford the urytheane (sp?) ones, I fill the holes with ***shoot I can't think of it because I'm pissed about*****head's ego comment***, anyways, it cures overnight and hardens up, giving a little more stability to that rubber. Then to get her back in I connect the two shafts, and slide her thru the tunnel once again using both hands on either side of. The holes on the carrier bearing should line up wonderfully with the ones on the frame just so you know you have her in the trans far enough. Then back to your u-joint. Just make sure to put those damn clips back on because it sure*****s when you lose your drive shaft next to the police station! OH AND*****, Inland Empire makes a one piece driveshaft so you can eliminate Chevrolet's screw up! I suggest checking them out.... Inland Empire Driveline Service, Inc. (800) 800-0109 (909) 390-3030 gfrick@iedls.com. 4035 East Guasti Road Suite 301 Ontario, California 91761. Brandy
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