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08-08-2005, 08:57 AM
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Re: Drive shafts - aluminum or stock replacement
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Shorty - I had installed the joints myself, the price was for the joints and the balance, but as I had said it was a few years ago, about'95-'98. I do not know if there are any shaft balancer's in this area. When I had my work done it was in the Chicago suburbs.
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08-08-2005, 10:18 AM
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Anyone know a place locally? |
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08-08-2005, 03:48 PM
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Re: Drive shafts - aluminum or stock replacement
I havre dynoed both on the same car and had no change at all. I do prefer the aluminum just for the cool factor. Also check the amount of play you have at the tailshaft of the trans. The bushing can be worn causing a vibe also.
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08-08-2005, 08:27 PM
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 yeah i was just saying that with as high as stuff is now the u-joints alone would be that high.
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08-08-2005, 08:29 PM
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Re: Drive shafts - aluminum or stock replacement
good u joints are about 20 bucks each
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08-08-2005, 09:27 PM
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Re: Drive shafts - aluminum or stock replacement
Balance driveshafts at a place called "Birmingham Spring" (I think that's it.) They're downtown somewhere near 4th South...pretty close to UAB. I think it's under $100 for a shorten/balance job.
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08-10-2005, 02:23 PM
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Took my driveshaft out this morning and took it down to Birmingham Spring. I was told it was so bad out of balance it jumped up and down on the machine. He also found a dent in it, pulled it out and added the proper weight to balance it out. Got home, reinstalled and took him for a test drive. My problem seems to be solved.  Normally charge $40 for balancing, but I didn't have to pay a dime. Guess these baby blues come in handy. 
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08-10-2005, 02:26 PM
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That is awsome. Glad it worked out for you.
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