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Drive Shaft
Hello SVX friends,
Does anyone know if I can replace my drive shaft (96 LSI) with a drive shaft from a 92 SVX that I found at a salvage yard? I know they're slightly different, so I was wondering if they're interchangeable. I'm currently experiencing vibrations in the gas pedal and under my seat while driving 80+ mph, and I suspect it might be a drive shaft issue. I have replaced both front axles, and this has not alleviated my problem. Thanks, James |
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I would have the car properly diagnosed before just throwing money into fixes that MIGHT solve the problem.
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Re: Drive Shaft
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Check out the smaller import shops. A lot of them will do a "Safety inspection" for under $50. If you ask, they will usually check anything that can be checked without much disassembly. I found out that I had a bad sway bar link on one side that was causing vibrations. Saved me a ton of money and time in parts swapping. BTW: I need a driveshaft, you mind sharing the location you found it in? I haven't been able to find any locally. Doug
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Thanks for all of your replies!
I've actually had the car inspected by Subaru of Santa Cruz, and they're the ones that recommended the front axle replacement. I ordered the parts from Raxles, and the problem still didn't go away. I also replaced, balanced, and aligned all four tires. The front rotors were also resurfaced. I'm slowly tracking down the problem, but I can't seem to find a good mechanic. Do any of you recommend a mechanic either in northern or southern California? I've been reading through all of the threads about vibrations, and my best guess now is the drive shaft. If you're looking for used subaru parts, here's a good salvage yard near Sacramento that specializes in Subarus: 1-800-638-5773. The prices are definitely negotiable with this guy. |
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