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Topic: Aluminum Drive Shafts
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1635
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-24-2002 11:12 AM
   
In my 85 SVO, I had a low speed vibration with the original drive shaft. So I installed an aluminum drive shaft and picked up a high-speed vibration with the new shaft, around 55 to 65 mph. The low speed vibration is gone and I think the problem was coming from the U joints. No visible dings on the new shaft and I haven��t checked for balancing yet. I have been told that some people don��t like aluminum drive shafts, but never was told why??? I know Ford installs them in factory cars & trucks, so why would people not like them?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-24-2002 11:41 AM
Aluminum driveshafts work great. Lighter and easier to balance. I would try a simple 180 degree spin at the rear flange and see if that helps. You can try 90 degrees at a time also.  ------------------
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1808
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 05-24-2002 02:18 PM
You might have just unmasked a different source of vibration by getting the aluminum drive shaft. I would have your tires balanced and see what happens.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1635
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-24-2002 02:35 PM
It's not a tire type vibration, it's a faster driveline type of vibration....
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