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 Bert Askes
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Topic starter October 3, 2024 4:54 pm  

What year did Chevy trucks stop using torque tube drive shafts?


   
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October 3, 2024 4:56 pm  

I don't know about all Chevy trucks but my 55.1 panel had an open drive shaft.

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 Greg Hill
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October 4, 2024 9:17 am  

Posted by: @tiny
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I don't know about all Chevy trucks but my 55.1 panel had an open drive shaft.

There is your answer. 54 was torque tube and 55 1st series was open. They use different rear leaf springs due to the different mounting pin locations as well.

 


   
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October 9, 2024 1:16 pm  

Open driveshafts appeared on larger trucks before they were used in cars. I would have to do a bit of research, but if your question is about trucks, let me know and I will help you figure it out.

 

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 Bert Askes
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Topic starter October 21, 2024 5:57 pm  

@35mike

It is a 1935 1/2 ton with 4 speed transmission and open driveshaft and 216 engine and juice brakes.  Wheel cylinders for 1955 fit.  Just trying to determine what year the different components are. 


   
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