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rm302 boss Moderator Posts: 578 From: Austin Texas Registered: Dec 2002	posted 04-03-2003 11:36 PM Can an Aluminum drive shaft be cut down and re balanced like a stock steel one??? Rene ------------------ 1970 Boss 302 1990 Taurus SHO 1985 Mustang GT 351W 1995 Land rover Disco 1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car) http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/rm302boss.html IP: Logged
Hell_Fish Gearhead Posts: 637 From: Austin, TX. Registered: May 2002	posted 04-04-2003 12:02 PM Call one of the drive shaft places in town and ask. I wouldn't know why not tho. ------------------ Dustin C "The Mopar Guy!" 56 F-100 Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 65 Plymouth Barracuda 70 Dodge Swinger IP: Logged
Stewart Moderator Posts: 9155 From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437 Registered: Apr 2000	posted 04-10-2003 12:27 PM I dunno about being cut down, but I know of one guy who had more added on to an aluminum driveshaft. He had to have a bit more welded onto it so it would reach all the way back to the rear diff. So I'd think someone should be able to cut and balance a shaft for you. Stewart IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32655 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 04-10-2003 12:55 PM Sure they can. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Please remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, Osborn Reproductions, MyFordPerformance.com, and FordRamAir.com IP: Logged
rm302 boss Moderator Posts: 578 From: Austin Texas Registered: Dec 2002	posted 04-10-2003 02:58 PM I can get a used cop car alu drive shaft for $50.00 bucks the question is will i spend more than just buying a new one having this one cut and balenced.. I guess not because all the drive line kits you have to do the same with them.. Right? Rene IP: Logged

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