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About Us

   ADCO Driveline has been building and repairing drivelines for nearly 40 years. Founded in 1974, it was purchased in 1980 by Rich Lyman. Ken Short managed the shop for several years before purchasing it with his wife,  Theresa, in 2007.

Ken, a Ponderosa High School graduate , was born and raised in Placerville. He spent 11 years at Midas, managing for 8 of those years repairing and servicing brakes, exhaust and suspension. He then worked for SPD in Rancho Cordova, where he ran their tube bending operation and participated in exhaust design. He brought these skills to ADCO Driveline, where he saw an opportunity to fulfill his dreams of owning and operating his own shop.

Ken is heavily involved in the community, sponsoring both Ponderosa High School and El Dorado High School. His active involvement  with the Placerville Speedway is carrying on the family tradition, as his grandfather painted Sprint cars and race cars in the 60's and 70's. His love of cars leas him to sponsor dozens of drivers, as well as the Rubicon foundation, King of the Hammers race, and much more.

Our Services

​- Driveline Fabrication & Balancing

- U Joint Replacement

- 4x4 CV Shafts

- Long Spline Drive Shafts

- Trailer Hitches

- Differential Services

- Brakes & Shocks

- Mufflers and exhaust systems

-Catalytic convertor replacement 

-Exhaust manifold repairs

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