Are having driveshafts re-tubed still a thing?

[beertestr]

I need to do u-joints on my 1500HD, and the tubes are hella MI crusty. New 2-piece is $600-800. Anybody know if having a driveshaft re-tube'd is still a thing? We used to do them all the time when I grew up in NY, but have not had a driveshaft retubed in 18+ years. Last place was a shop near Telegraph/Joy.

Thoughts/Recommendations? West side/NW side or Pontiac/Waterford would be a plus.

 

[derbydad276]

tele joy was Joint clutch and Gear moved to Romulus
30200 Cypress Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 641-7575
http://www.jointclutchandgear.com

 

[capone]

I used Shaftmasters I was happy with their work.

Shaftmasters  
Address: 1668 John A Papalas Dr, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Hours: Open today · 7:30AM–5PM
Phone: (313) 383-6347

 

[beertestr]

Everything is always an hour from the office... Dangit. Thanks for the leads.

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[dave89iroc]

check truck driveline places, I used to use Arrow Truck in Detroit, they do Heavy track clutches, axles, shafts, but now I use Shaftmasters in LP

 

[twotwoturbo]

b&L Truck over in warren does them, I have used them great prices and fast turn around
13996 E 9 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48089
Phone number (586) 777-5910

 

[beertestr]

b&L Truck over in warren does them, I have used them great prices and fast turn around
13996 E 9 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48089
Phone number (586) 777-5910

I had them shorten a driveshaft on my 79 Caprice. Their idea of balancing was to see where there weld job was not true, and weld a washer on the opposite side. I was not impressed.



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[twotwoturbo]

I had them shorten a driveshaft on my 79 Caprice. Their idea of balancing was to see where there weld job was not true, and weld a washer on the opposite side. I was not impressed.



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ehh I have had nothing but good dealings with them sorry to hear that.

 

[sofa king]

I had them shorten a driveshaft on my 79 Caprice. Their idea of balancing was to see where there weld job was not true, and weld a washer on the opposite side. I was not impressed.

Was the washer too much or not enough to balance it right? Maybe they could use a dime...???

 

[dave89iroc]

washers are commonly used, was it out of balance, or was your only complaint that they used a washer?

 

[beertestr]

washers are commonly used, was it out of balance, or was your only complaint that they used a washer?

Both. I guess I am just spoiled. Joint clutch and gear did my 53F100 shaft 20 years ago, and it was well done, minimal balance needed.

I've used Dynotech in Troy, and they always do an awesome job on Aluminum shafts. They actually spin balance.

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[DRAG-ULA]

So I'm gonna have to say it? No one? Damn, what's this site coming to?

SHAFTMASTERS SOUNDS LIKE THE NAME OF A PORNO FLICK