drive shaft is in 2 pieces
May 27, 2005 | 11:09 PM
#11
Originally Posted by BlownChevy
I have my new one installed (steel) and it is flawless. The OEM Alum 5 inch D/S had .040 of runout, in the time I drove on it (18K) it damaged the tailshaft seal on the trans and caused it to leak. If you are looking for a good driveline shop in SoCal, I highly Reccomend Coast Driveline in Ventura.
FYI, I could not go over 90 with the stock drivshaft without getting massive vibration. On the way home tonight I got it up to 125 and it felt like a Benz.
FYI, I could not go over 90 with the stock drivshaft without getting massive vibration. On the way home tonight I got it up to 125 and it felt like a Benz.
May 27, 2005 | 11:10 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
I have my new one installed (steel) and it is flawless. The OEM Alum 5 inch D/S had .040 of runout, in the time I drove on it (18K) it damaged the tailshaft seal on the trans and caused it to leak. If you are looking for a good driveline shop in SoCal, I highly Reccomend Coast Driveline in Ventura.
FYI, I could not go over 90 with the stock drivshaft without getting massive vibration. On the way home tonight I got it up to 125 and it felt like a Benz.
FYI, I could not go over 90 with the stock drivshaft without getting massive vibration. On the way home tonight I got it up to 125 and it felt like a Benz.
May 27, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by BlownChevy
79 inches.
Come out to 78.688
1330 steel 4 x .083 wall. I think the stock alum was .062 wall thickness.
Come out to 78.688
1330 steel 4 x .083 wall. I think the stock alum was .062 wall thickness.
Do you think the 4" chromoly is stronger than the 5" aluminum?
Are you putting in DS loops?
May 27, 2005 | 11:37 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Naked AV
Hmm, interesting.
Do you think the 4" chromoly is stronger than the 5" aluminum?
Are you putting in DS loops?
Do you think the 4" chromoly is stronger than the 5" aluminum?
Are you putting in DS loops?
I dont think it is, I know it is. They proved it when they tested both side by side.
DS loop sooner or later.
May 28, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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My driveshaft is steel.I think its comes on 4wd and aluminum on 2wd.And ya evryone is amazed i lived and that i broke it it .Makes for good conversation over a beer.I have located a stock one for know and will go with the denny,s when i can call them on tues, and ill go with the toughest one he makes.My buddy who i was racing and who was behind me has it on video i will post it when i get it. Yu can hear chunk's of asphalt and rocks pelting his car.And please clairify critical speed why wouldnt it snap when it ***** into second at 90mph ? and snap going into 4th.i usally race in 4hi but he wanted to go from30 roll since hes turbo.
May 28, 2005 | 12:10 AM
#19
Originally Posted by Mn Avalanche
My driveshaft is steel.I think its comes on 4wd and aluminum on 2wd.And ya evryone is amazed i lived and that i broke it it .Makes for good conversation over a beer.I have located a stock one for know and will go with the denny,s when i can call them on tues, and ill go with the toughest one he makes.My buddy who i was racing and who was behind me has it on video i will post it when i get it. Yu can hear chunk's of asphalt and rocks pelting his car.And please clairify critical speed why wouldnt it snap when it ***** into second at 90mph ? and snap going into 4th.i usally race in 4hi but he wanted to go from30 roll since hes turbo.
