Driveshaft
08-12-2009, 10:06 PM
#1
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Driveshaft
Anybody know where i can get a aftermarket driveshaft. Also,, what are the pros and cons from a lighter driveshaft. Is it worth the money for one. I checked ford racing and tillman speed, american muscle. comin up with nothin. Thanks for the help.
08-12-2009, 10:29 PM
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Steeda makes a great bolt in kit. They aren't cheap. It does make a huge difference in the way it feels to you. Somebody on here once described it as "it makes your car feel 500lbs lighter."
08-12-2009, 10:46 PM
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if you race then it is a good mod. if you only drive on the street, i would say the stock one is just fine. i have the spydershaft from lethalperformance. the rpm's rev up quicker, making et's a little faster, JPC racing has tested it making .2 seconds quicker in the 1/4 mile. thats the pros. the cons are sometimes they arent balanced, and you get vibration, then you have to take it out and get it balanced at a machine shop.
08-13-2009, 09:30 AM
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Call me up! I have the Coast 4" Aluminum Driveshafts in stock for $599.99! They're balanced to within 1/8 of a gram, NEW Alcoa tubing and NOT a remanufactured ranger driveshaft, Dana-Spicer 1330 series U-joints, and weighs 16.5lbs!
08-13-2009, 09:46 AM
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Are there any concerns with a lowered vehicle especially pinion angle and clearance?
08-14-2009, 04:58 AM
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Depends on the car. I have Eibach Pro springs and the stock UCA, no pinion angle issues. I've had the 1-piece aluminum DS on the car for just about a year now.
To the original poster:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
To the original poster:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...light=aluminum
08-14-2009, 09:44 AM
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Pinion angle correction on the Coast 4" Aluminum driveshaft that we sell is not neccessary unless you're lowered over 1.5". You can then use an adjustable upper control arm from either Steeda/BMR/etc. to adjust for proper pinion angle. This all comes in the instructions as well. If you're less than 1.5" of drop, it will bolt right on. 08 vehicles and below, it is recommended that you relocate the emergency cable bracket approximately an inch or two away from the driveshaft tunnel. It takes literally about 30 seconds to do. Not 100% necessary, but not a bad idea.
Chris
Chris