Driveline thump solved
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Wonder if you can replace the two piece with a one piece drive shaft. I did that on my '91 240SX and it made a huge difference in the way the car handles torque. I got mine for my 240 here...
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/main_cat1.php
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/main_cat1.php
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They are located here...
The Drive Shaft Shop
1531 South Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
So if anyone lives close to there and wants to let them look at your drive shaft, we can get a quote on how much it will cost for a one piece. I don't know about you but I defiantly want a one piece, have felt the difference. No one mention to them that our shaft is $1200... lol
The Drive Shaft Shop
1531 South Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
So if anyone lives close to there and wants to let them look at your drive shaft, we can get a quote on how much it will cost for a one piece. I don't know about you but I defiantly want a one piece, have felt the difference. No one mention to them that our shaft is $1200... lol
Re: Driveline thump solved
Originally Posted by SRTpowa
yeah that would be sweet!
I think they are the same people that make the driveshaft and axels for the S2000 to nissan rearend conversion good for 1000hp.
I think they are the same people that make the driveshaft and axels for the S2000 to nissan rearend conversion good for 1000hp.
Re: Driveline thump solved
Cool thread. My 1963 Buick Special station wagon had a two-piece driveshaft with a "center bearing". In 1972 we drove if from upstate NY to Ft Lauderdale for spring break. On the way back, in central FL, it started thumping. My buddies flew back and I drove for 2 days at <40 mph to get it home. Then went out and bought the part for $20 and replaced it in my driveway. Had that old Buick another 6 months and drove it to 104k miles before upgrading to a '66 Skylark. Never liked 2-piece driveshafts since.
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So how is the install of this part?
I looked under mine today and the bearing seemed fine, as did the rest of my drive shaft. Granted I wasn't on a lift, but I still saw no obvious problems. I figure it is either this or the shaft, and either way this replacement would be a good idea.
Just wondering what type of setup I will need to do it, since I am trying to move I am in an apartment and have no garage at the moment, so I have to find a place
I looked under mine today and the bearing seemed fine, as did the rest of my drive shaft. Granted I wasn't on a lift, but I still saw no obvious problems. I figure it is either this or the shaft, and either way this replacement would be a good idea.
Just wondering what type of setup I will need to do it, since I am trying to move I am in an apartment and have no garage at the moment, so I have to find a place
Re: Driveline thump solved
to replace carrier bearing
car on hoist, drop the catback
remove heat shield
disconnect shaft at rear end
disconnect support bearing bracket
remove shaft, swap in new support bearing assembly, reinstall.
make note of the support bearing bolt locations on the frame before removing them as the bearing assemble bracket has slotted holes for adjustment.
car on hoist, drop the catback
remove heat shield
disconnect shaft at rear end
disconnect support bearing bracket
remove shaft, swap in new support bearing assembly, reinstall.
make note of the support bearing bolt locations on the frame before removing them as the bearing assemble bracket has slotted holes for adjustment.
Re: Driveline thump solved
Originally Posted by Goldwing
Cool thread. My 1963 Buick Special station wagon had a two-piece driveshaft with a "center bearing". In 1972 we drove if from upstate NY to Ft Lauderdale for spring break. On the way back, in central FL, it started thumping. My buddies flew back and I drove for 2 days at <40 mph to get it home. Then went out and bought the part for $20 and replaced it in my driveway. Had that old Buick another 6 months and drove it to 104k miles before upgrading to a '66 Skylark. Never liked 2-piece driveshafts since.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
Re: Driveline thump solved
Originally Posted by Skyshadow
So if anyone lives close to there and wants to let them look at your drive shaft, we can get a quote on how much it will cost for a one piece. I don't know about you but I defiantly want a one piece, have felt the difference. No one mention to them that our shaft is $1200... lol
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The Chrysler dealership is telling me that our carrier bearing is bad and needs replaced. The quote they gave me was $2100 "because it is all together and they can't just order the bearing". Is this something that could be handled at home or am I better off buying the part myself and having a shop do the work?
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If you can handle it yourself, you will always be better off, both money and quality wise.
Many members here have replaced the center bearing themselves.
About $60 -
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-1704100081kt
Many members here have replaced the center bearing themselves.
About $60 -
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-1704100081kt