aluminum d.s vibration?

[mustangdave]

I have read in other forums that everyone with a one piece aluminum drive shaft has a vibration problem between 80 and 120 m.p.h. Anybody here with the problem/solutions/vendor recommendations?

 

[walter]

I'm also interested in this. A local vendor in Houston said they quit retailing aluminum d/s because of too many vibration complaints so they started making their own.

I wanted to get a coast unit but I want to find out first.

 

[blacksheep06]

I have a spydershaft and no complaints. But of course I don't drive 120 MPH either.

I have driven quite a bit on the interstate around 80 MPH with no issues though.

I've been running it for about 20 months.

 

[Mr_Q]

Carbon Fiber or nothing apparently. The CF ones are pricey as all get out but I've not heard about a single one having vibration issues.

I was interested saving weight myself but I hit 140mph sustained on the oval bank at Cali Speedway. LAST thing I want is vibration out there! Especially with run after run. So I'm keeping the two piece for now.

 

[mustangdave]

Mr Q: have a link to someone that makes a carbon fiber d.s.?
Spydershaft is one of the many people have had problems with, even after adjusting the pinion angle,( only seems to be a high speed problem for the most part). Seems the d.s is just too long on these cars; probably why Ford used the 2 piece boat anchor.

 

[Mr_Q]

CF Drive Shaft

 

[orange 07]

Mine is from Shaftmasters. I've only been up to 90mph but zero vibration. Guess I'll try 120 to check it out further.

 

[BJ1000RR]

Went about 140 MPH with my coast shaft several times, no vibrations at all.

 

[walter]

Went about 140 MPH with my coast shaft several times, no vibrations at all.

That's what I like to hear.