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    4/05/2013 6:08 PM  #1

    stng66
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    From: Alabaster, Alabama
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    Onto the business of cars...driveshafts

    Ok.  I'm close to having this rear end done.  I showed everyone my bearing issue on the driver's side in a previous post, where it was sticking out too much...I ended up having to have 3/16" ground off that axle...my brand new custom axles...eesh...anyway...

    With this 9 inch upgrade, I'm going to have to shorten my old one or buy a shorter driveshaft.  I'm thinking aluminum.  Yea?  Nay?  Suggestions on suppliers?

    1966 Mustang Coupe w/ 302 and T5 - Wimbledon White with Red Interior...but it ain't stayin'.
     

    4/05/2013 7:17 PM  #2

    stng66
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    Re: Onto the business of cars...driveshafts

    ok, I went back and looked at previous posts about driveshafts.  Aluminum or steel, doesn't seem to be a big difference other than $100-$125 in price.

    How about suppliers?  That's the bigger question here.  Anyone to trust more over another based on experience?

    1966 Mustang Coupe w/ 302 and T5 - Wimbledon White with Red Interior...but it ain't stayin'.
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    4/05/2013 8:11 PM  #3

    caveeagle
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    Re: Onto the business of cars...driveshafts

    I have heard good things about these guys...

    http://www.dynotechengineering.com/

     

    4/05/2013 9:06 PM  #4

    Rudi
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    Re: Onto the business of cars...driveshafts

    I got a local drive train specialist shop to do mine in steel  when I did the AOD conversion years ago and was pleased with the results.
     Perhaps there is such a place in your area as well.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    4/05/2013 10:40 PM  #5

    MS
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    Re: Onto the business of cars...driveshafts

    I have an Inland Empire 3" aluminum driveshaft that has been in my fastback since I put the T5 in it back in 2002.  When I pulled out the 351W/T5 combo, I found it has a 2" crack through the perimeter weld on the front yoke, and has alot of galling where the bearing cups get pushed in and out during the two u-joint swaps that have been done.  Also, one bearing cap was egged out a bit and there was movement of the cup.  To put it mildly, the thing was TRASHED, and I do not race my car.

    All that said, I am replacing it with a nice sturdy STEEL ONE with forged steel yokes.   

    Inland Empire said they would repair the driveshaft if I sent it to them, even after ten years of use, so at least they stand behind their products.  I shiver to think what would have happened if that front yoke had broken off in one of those Tubo inspired moments.  If I get them to repair it, I will probably use it behind the six cylinder in my 69 coupe if I ever come up with a reasonably priced T5 in the future.  It should hanlde that 250's monster torque easy enough, and it is already the correct length.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

     

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