Used Aluminum Driveshaft

[Grabbin' Asphalt]

Whats the most you'd pay??
What to look out for??

 

[Bullitt347]

$100 is the most I would pay for aluminum driveshaft like the FMS one that sold for $150. new back in the day. Now something made by Inland Empire Driveshaft or Dynotech would be much better quality and command more $. I would check anything you buy used to see if it is straight and balanced.

 

[stykthyn]

I would steer away from used drive shafts.

 

[mikestang63]

new they are now over $250 not $150. Yes I would buy a used one for around $125 or less. It's like any other used part. Inspect it first. If you see any dents or damage, pass.

 

[Grabbin' Asphalt]

Here is a place near me.

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/LM_CatalogSite/00202.htm

 

[Bullitt347]

new they are now over $250 not $150.

I did say "back in the day" lol. I remember buying them at that price and having to listen to the Chevy guys cry because they could not get an aluminum driveshaft for anywhere near that price.

 

[Grabbin' Asphalt]

These are latemodelrestoration.com prices.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Driveshaft-Components

 

[cadams155]

does an aluminum drive shaft really make that big of a difference? been considering getting one. thanks

 

[toyman]

Probably not unless weight is a concern. They tend to be better balanced but ... When I bought mine "back in the day" it was as almost the same cost as replacing the U-joints on the stock drive shaft.

 

[old_blue]

The price skyrocketed several years ago. They are definitely worth it if you change gears. The stockers weren't really balanced for anything over 3.55 gears. At least the ones I have run into. They required re-balancing and it was just easier (at the time) to just get the aluminum one. If you are leaving the stock gears then just leave it. Not worth the coin.

 

[cadams155]

Ok then I wont worry about it. I am planning to leave the rear alone if I keep the 2.3. If I upgrade to the 5.0 I will swap out to the 8.8 from whatever donor car I get. Thanks

 

[Grabbin' Asphalt]

Does anyone khow what the FRPP aluminum shaft is rated for in hp?? Thinking of buying a knew one.

 

[90lxcoupe]

Im gonna put mine up for 200 obo when i sell it. I would not use them in anything over a 500 hp application.

 

[NIKwoaC]

Im gonna put mine up for 200 obo when i sell it. I would not use them in anything over a 500 hp application.

Nearly everything on these cars shouldn't be used in a 500hp application LOL. Have you seen them twist before?

 

[Gearbanger 101]

I'm running an AWD Aerostar driveshaft in my car. Cost me about $120 with new U-joints.

 

[bentley429isBAC]

Usually sell them for $125-150.

 

[90lxcoupe]

Nearly everything on these cars shouldn't be used in a 500hp application LOL. Have you seen them twist before?

Aluminum and carbon driveshafts are supposed to flex to a certain degree. It takes some of the shock out of the driveline