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Sonnax Driveline Performance Build Examples

Sonnax Driveline Performance Build Example

See how some popular driveline performance builds come together with Sonnax components to add an unbeatable, one-piece driveshaft to street rod/hot rod, muscle car and light/heavy-duty truck applications.

Modern Muscle Car

Popular Street Rod/Hot Rod

Light & Heavy Duty Truck

Modern Muscle Car

    Camaro ’10-Later V8
    Camaro '10-Later V8 (Excludes Camaro with 8L90)
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Adapter Flange Yoke
    AluminumT35-GMFD-01KT35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T35-GMFD-01K
    Carbon FiberT35-GMFD-01KT35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT35-GMFD-01K
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    Mustang ’79–’95
    Mustang '79–'95
    Driveshaft TypeSlip YokeWeld YokeTubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    AluminumT2-3-5981HPT33-28-3512TK350-125-54T33-28-3512T2-2-949A


    Mustang ’96–’04 (Excludes GT500)
    Mustang '96–'04 (Excludes GT500)
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Flange Yoke
    AluminumT35-ALFY-09T35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T3-2-949A
    Carbon FiberT35-ALFY-09T35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT3-2-949A
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    Mustang ’05–’14 Auto & ’05–’19 Manual (Excludes GT500)
    Mustang '05–'14 Auto & '05–'19 Manual (Excludes GT500)
    Driveshaft TypeFlange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Adapter Flange Yoke
    AluminumT3-2-1579AT35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T35-ALFY-09
    Carbon FiberT3-2-1579AT35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT35-ALFY-09
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    10R80 ’18–’20 4-Cylinder
    10R80 '18–'20 4-Cylinder
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Adapter Flange Yoke
    AluminumT35-GMFD-01KT35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T35-ALFY-10
    Carbon FiberT35-GMFD-01KT35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT35-ALFY-10
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    10R80 ’18–’20 5.0L
    10R80 '18–'20 5.0L
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & SleeveTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Adapter Flange Yoke
    AluminumT3-2-1579AT35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T35-ALFY-10
    Carbon FiberT3-2-1579AT35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT35-ALFY-10
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    Hellcat ’15-Later & SRT-8 with Scat Pack
    Hellcat '15-Later & SRT-8 with Scat Pack
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Adapter Flange Yoke
    AluminumT35-ALFY-07T35-125-400-KITTK400-125-72T35-28-4012T35-ALFY-08
    Carbon FiberT35-ALFY-07T35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT35-ALFY-08
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    6L80 ’09–’15 CTS-V
    6L80 '09–'15 CTS-V
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Adapter Flange Yoke
    AluminumT35-ALFY-07T35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T35-ALFY-07
    Carbon FiberT35-ALFY-07T35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT35-ALFY-07
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    Popular Street Rod/Hot Rod

    Powerglide 3" Driveshaft
    Powerglide 3" Driveshaft
    Driveshaft TypeSlip YokeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*TubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    AluminumT2-3-6081HPT31-28-3012TK300-125-54T31-28-3012-

    4L60 3.5" Driveshaft
    4L60 3.5" Driveshaft
    Driveshaft TypeSlip YokeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*TubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Flange Yoke
    AluminumT3-3-4281HPT35-28-3512TK350-125-54T35-28-3512T3-2-1579A
    Carbon FiberT3-3-4281HPT35-28-35012C-T35-28-35012CT3-2-1579A
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    4L60 3.5" Driveshaft with Ford 9" Differential
    4L60 3.5" Driveshaft with Ford 9" Differential
    Driveshaft TypeSlip YokeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*TubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Pinion Yoke
    AluminumT3-3-4281HPT35-28-3512TK350-125-54T35-28-3512T9-28-1350FD
    Carbon FiberT3-3-4281HPT35-28-35012C-T35-28-35012CT9-28-1350FD
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    6L80 Swap with LS V8
    6L80 Swap with LS V8
    Driveshaft TypeAdapter Flange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld Yoke or Bond Yoke*Pinion Yoke
    AluminumT35-GMFD-01KT35-125-350-KITTK350-125-54T35-28-3512T9-28-1350FD
    Carbon FiberT35-GMFD-01KT35-28-350CFK-T35-28-35012CT9-28-1350FD
    *Carbon fiber shafts use a bondable yoke in place of a weld yoke.


    T56 Magnum 6-Speed
    T56 Magnum 6-Speed
    Driveshaft TypeSlip YokeWeld YokeTubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    AluminumT3-3-2491HPT35-28-3512TK350-125-54T35-28-3512T9-28-1350FD


    Light & Heavy Duty Truck

    Ford F-150
    Ford F-150
    Driveshaft TypeFlange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    AluminumT3-2-1579AT35-125-500-KITTK500-125-80T35-28-5012T3-2-1579A


    Ford Super Duty ’05–’16
    Ford Super duty '05–'16
    Driveshaft TypeFlange YokeSplined Stub & Sleeve KitTubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    AluminumT3-2-1719T48-125-500-KITTK500-125-80T48-28-5012T3-2-1869


    Chevy Duramax
    Chevy Duramax
    Driveshaft TypeFlange YokeWeld YokeTubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    Aluminum-T55-28-5012TK500-125-80T55-28-5012-


    Dodge Cummins
    Dodge Cummins
    Driveshaft TypeFlange YokeWeld YokeTubeWeld YokeFlange Yoke
    Aluminum-T485-28-5012TK500-125-80T485-28-5012-


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    Related Parts

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T31-28-3012

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T31-28-3012

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Used: 1310
    • U-Joint Series: 1310
    • Tube Dia.: 3.00"
    • CL to Weld: 1.63"
    • Weight: 0.690lbs
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T33-28-3512

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T33-28-3512

    • U-Joint Series: 1330
    • U-Joint Used: 1330
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • CL to Weld: 1.75"
    • Tube Dia.: 3.50"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 0.830lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T35-28-3512

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T35-28-3512

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • U-Joint Used: 1350
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Tube Dia.: 3.50"
    • CL to Weld: 1.75"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 0.830lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T35-28-4012

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T35-28-4012

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • U-Joint Used: 1350
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Tube Dia.: 4.00"
    • CL to Weld: 1.75"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 1.130lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T35-28-5012

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T35-28-5012

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • U-Joint Used: 1350
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"
    • CL to Weld: 2.88"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 2.170lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T48-28-5012

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T48-28-5012

    • U-Joint Series: 1480
    • U-Joint Used: 1480
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"
    • CL to Weld: 2.88"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 2.520lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Slip Yoke T2-3-6081HP

    Slip Yoke T2-3-6081HP

    Powerglide, 200-4R, TH350, 4L60 (700-R4), 4L60-E; Muncie M20, M21 & M22 with 27-tooth spline; Saginaw 3- & 4-speed

    • Material: Forged Steel
    • Counter Bore (Y/N): No
    • Spline Type: Full
    • U-Joint Series: 1310
    • Journal Dia.: 1.503"
    • Spline Tooth Count: 27
    • Centerline to End Length: 5.470"
    • Weight: 2.660lbs
    • Barrel Length: 3.880"

    Required

    Recommended

    Slip Yoke T3-3-4281HP

    Slip Yoke T3-3-4281HP

    Powerglide, 200-4R, TH350, 4L60 (700-R4), 4L60-E; Muncie M20, M21 & M22 with 27-tooth spline; Saginaw 3- & 4-speed

    • Counter Bore (Y/N): Yes
    • Spline Type: Counterbore
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Material: Forged Chromoly
    • Spline Tooth Count: 27
    • Journal Dia.: 1.503"
    • Centerline to End Length: 6.940"
    • Length of Counter Bore: 0.410"
    • Weight: 3.113lbs
    • Barrel Length: 5.130"

    Required

    Recommended

    Slip Yoke T3-3-2491HP

    Slip Yoke T3-3-2491HP

    C6, FMX, Toploader 4-speed, ZF 5-speed, Tremec

    • Counter Bore (Y/N): No
    • Spline Type: Full
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Material: Forged Chromoly
    • Spline Tooth Count: 31
    • Journal Dia.: 1.685"
    • Centerline to End Length: 6.440"
    • Weight: 2.800lbs
    • Barrel Length: 4.750"

    Required

    Recommended

    Slip Yoke T2-3-5981HP

    Slip Yoke T2-3-5981HP

    C4, AOD, Tremec T5, Toploader

    • Counter Bore (Y/N): No
    • Material: Forged Chromoly
    • Spline Type: Full
    • U-Joint Series: 1330
    • Spline Tooth Count: 28
    • Journal Dia.: 1.499"
    • Centerline to End Length: 5.910"
    • Weight: 2.350lbs
    • Barrel Length: 4.500"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T485-28-5012

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T485-28-5012

    • U-Joint Series: 1485
    • U-Joint Used: 1485
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • CL to Weld: 2.88"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 2.520lbs
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"

    Required

    Recommended

    Flange Yoke T3-2-1579A

    Flange Yoke T3-2-1579A

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Pilot Type: F
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.516"
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 4.25"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 1.630"
    • Weight: 1.070lbs
    • Bolt Count: 4
    • Pilot Dia.: 2.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    Flange Yoke T2-2-949A

    Flange Yoke T2-2-949A

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Pilot Type: F
    • U-Joint Series: 1330
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.516"
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 3.50"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 1.650"
    • Weight: 0.910lbs
    • Bolt Count: 4
    • Pilot Dia.: 2.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T55-28-5012

    Aluminum Weld Yoke T55-28-5012

    • U-Joint Series: 1550/1555
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Used: 1550/1555
    • CL to Weld: 2.76"
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"
    • Tube Wall Thickness: 0.125"
    • Weight: 2.620lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    3-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke Kit T35-GMFD-01K

    3-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke Kit T35-GMFD-01K

    Fits 6L80, 6L90, 8L90, 10L80 units, TR6060, TR3160 manual units. Also fits ’05–’06 Pontiac GTO (differential side).

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Pilot Type: F
    • Material: 6061-T6
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.500"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 3.000"
    • Weight: 1.980lbs
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 5.450"
    • Pilot Dia.: 0.631"
    • Bolt Count: 3
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 110mm

    Required

    Recommended

    Bondable Yoke T35-28-35012C

    Bondable Yoke T35-28-35012C

    For use with 3.5" dia. tube.

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Used: 1350
    • Pilot Dia.: 3.490"

    Required

    Recommended

    6-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke T35-ALFY-07

    6-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke T35-ALFY-07

    Fits '15-later Dodge Hellcat; '13-later Dodge SRT 392; Scat Pack Challenger, TR6060, Chrysler 300; BMW 210mm with 94mm bolt circle dia. pinion flange; ’09–’15 Cadillac CTS-V sedan coupe and wagon with 6L90; and ZF8HP90.

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Pilot Type: M
    • Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.425"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 3.440"
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 94mm
    • Bolt Count: 6
    • Pilot Dia.: 4.251"
    • Weight: 1.670lbs
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.251"

    Required

    Recommended

    8-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke T35-ALFY-08

    8-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke T35-ALFY-08

    Fits '15-later Dodge Hellcat; '13-later Dodge SRT 392; Scat Pack Challenger and Chrysler 300.

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Pilot Type: M
    • Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
    • Bolt Count: 8
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.093"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 3.440"
    • Weight: 1.490lbs
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.425"
    • Pilot Dia.: 4.093"
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 88mm

    Required

    Recommended

    Flange Yoke T3-2-949A

    Flange Yoke T3-2-949A

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Pilot Type: F
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Bolt Count: 4
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.516"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 1.550"
    • Weight: 0.870lbs
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 3.50"
    • Pilot Dia.: 2.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Tubing TK350-125-54

    Aluminum Tubing TK350-125-54

    • Material: KDS4-T8
    • Weight: 6.494lbs
    • Tube Dia.: 3.50"
    • Length: 54.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Tubing TK500-125-80

    Aluminum Tubing TK500-125-80

    • Material: KDS4-T8
    • Weight: 14.239lbs
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"
    • Length: 80.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Tubing TK300-125-54

    Aluminum Tubing TK300-125-54

    • Material: KDS4-T8
    • Weight: 5.455lbs
    • Tube Dia.: 3.00"
    • Length: 54.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    Aluminum Tubing TK400-125-72

    Aluminum Tubing TK400-125-72

    • Material: KDS4-T8
    • Weight: 10.045lbs
    • Tube Dia.: 4.00"
    • Length: 72.000"

    Required

    Recommended

    6-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke Kit T35-ALFY-09

    6-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke Kit T35-ALFY-09

    Fits Ford Mustang with 95mm bolt circle dia. pinion flange (automatic '05–'14, manual '05–'19).

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Pilot Type: M
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.438"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 3.440"
    • Weight: 1.800lbs
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.720"
    • Pilot Dia.: 4.457"
    • Bolt Count: 6
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 95mm

    Required

    Recommended

    6-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke Kit T35-ALFY-10

    6-Bolt Adapter Flange Yoke Kit T35-ALFY-10

    Fits Ford Mustang with 93mm bolt circle dia. pinion flange (automatic '15–'19).

    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Pilot Type: M
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.438"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 3.440"
    • Weight: 1.800lbs
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.590"
    • Pilot Dia.: 4.328"
    • Bolt Count: 6
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 93mm

    Required

    Recommended

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-125-350-KIT

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-125-350-KIT

    For use with .125" wall thickness aluminum tubing.

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Tube Dia.: 3.50"

    Required

    Recommended

    Flange Yoke T3-2-1719

    Flange Yoke T3-2-1719

    Ford Super Duty (Front)

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Pilot Type: F
    • U-Joint Series: 1480
    • Bolt Count: 4
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 4.25"
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.472"
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 5.861"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 2.000"
    • Pilot Dia.: 2.679"
    • Weight: 1.700lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Flange Yoke T3-2-1869

    Flange Yoke T3-2-1869

    Ford Super Duty (Rear)

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Pilot Type: F
    • U-Joint Series: 1480
    • Bolt Count: 4
    • Bolt Circle Dia.: 4.75"
    • Bolt Hole Dia.: 0.512"
    • Flange Outer Dia.: 5.861"
    • Flange Face to Centerline: 2.000"
    • Pilot Dia.: 2.955"
    • Weight: 1.590lbs

    Required

    Recommended

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-125-400-KIT

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-125-400-KIT

    For use with .125" wall thickness aluminum tubing.

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Tube Dia.: 4.00"

    Required

    Recommended

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-28-350CFK

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-28-350CFK

    For use with 3.5" I.D. carbon fiber tubing.

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Tube Dia.: 3.50"

    Required

    Recommended

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T48-125-500-KIT

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T48-125-500-KIT

    For use with .125" wall thickness aluminum tubing.

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Series: 1480
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"

    Required

    Recommended

    Pinion Yoke T9-28-1350FD

    Pinion Yoke T9-28-1350FD

    Fits Ford 9" differentials.

    • Material: Billet Chromoly
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Counter Bore (Y/N): Yes
    • Spline Tooth Count: 28
    • Height: 4.100"

    Required

    Recommended

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-125-500-KIT

    Splined Stub & Sleeve Kit T35-125-500-KIT

    For use with .125" wall thickness aluminum tubing.

    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • U-Joint Series: 1350
    • Tube Dia.: 5.00"

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