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aluminum drive shaft
so my driveshaft is F'ed
i need a new one so i'm going to go ahead and get one made (w/ greasable u-joints) i got a rough estimate (over the phone without any real information about leangth and so on) of $600 is that good/ bad? (i was quoted approx 600+ to replace the stock one) also does anyone here run a custom driveshaft? pros/cons? thanks |
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Are they going to balance it or test it too for that price? You wouldn't want whip to occur while driving
I think the owners that have manual transmissions have had to get longer or shorter shafts.....As for stock, I'm not sure. |
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If you are looking for weight savings and have the extra money, go for it, otherwise try to get yours rebuilt. It will be cheaper. Doug
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money really isn't an issue (but i don't want to get ripped off)
the weight savings would be nice but isn't really a priority would getting it rebuilt be relliable? would an aluminum one? |
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Get a carbon fiber driveshaft. That way, if it ever breaks, it won't take the bottom of your car out along with it.
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Its unlikely that you'll be able to get a one-piece aluminum driveshaft to be vibration-free. The SVX driveline angles are not set up for a one-piece driveshaft. I think mohrd's advice about rebuilding or buying a new one is good. An OEM SVX driveshaft can last at least 100k miles. Probably longer than you'll keep the car. If you go with a new OEM driveshaft, get the early model one. Its got a better quality center joint than the late model ones.
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Jaya,
I have a SVX driveshaft you can have for $50 if you want to come pick it up...
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