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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote farna Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/31/2015 at 9:15am
I've always talked to the shop that would be doing the work and asked how they want me to measure for a new driveshaft. Several different ways, all work, but the way they want it is usually best for them. One wanted the measurement from the center of rear u-joint to the tip of the output shaft at normal ride height (with weight on rear axle -- axle on jack stands).  
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Ambo went to 122" wheel base for the 1969 model year. Late Ambo 727 shaft should fit.
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Originally posted by 69 ambassador 390 69 ambassador 390 wrote:

Ambo went to 122" wheel base for the 1969 model year. Late Ambo 727 shaft should fit.
Which means 1972-74 .....?
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I put the weight of the car on the suspension, measure center to center of universal joints with the yoke tight in the tranny, and then subtract abut an inch. Then I take the driveshaft to the local driveshaft place and hand it over. They cut it down, balance it and install new U joints for about $75 or so.
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