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01-12-2021, 04:31 PM
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Driveshaft question. Good or bad idea?
Im just wondering if this is a good way to save a buck.
When I had a driveshaft made for my Firebird a few years ago it was about $400. Couple years later I had it shortened and a different end put on it. It was $100 with a nice solid U joint. I see modern RWD truck driveshafts for cheap on FB Marketplace locally all the time. There is actually a 4" aluminum one that would probably be like $600 if I ordered it new for $80. Is there any reason not to find a cheap OE driveshaft and have a local shop shorten it and put ends on it? Saving probably 50% over ordering a custom shaft? I just look at this as the equivalent of running a lincoln fan instead of a $400 Derale unit.
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