converting from cv driveshaft to u-joint style

nrandell · Post by **nrandell** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:23 pm

my original cv driveshaft is 31" long, flange to flange. My new u-joint drive shaft goes from about 30" to 33". Will this work? Can I just unbolt the old one and bolt in the new one? Is there anything else I should watch out for? Thanks.

BDEUCE · Post by **BDEUCE** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:39 pm

i just did this on the weekend. it took all of about 11 minutes to install - it took so long because i used a torque wrench

. yes, it just bolts right in, and will perform great. I replaced mine with a brand new double cardan spicer driveshaft. if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.

old $hitty shaft, and new spicer shaft.

pigmy pony · Post by **pigmy pony** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:12 pm

Where did the shaft come from and how much?

BDEUCE · Post by **BDEUCE** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:12 am

i got mine from alberta driveline, and it was $550 cdn. (with shipp).

I guess you could say i went the expensive route, and some might say i got raped; however i had no yards to pick from, and now my Brand new spicer has a three year warranty, and also the wife paid for it

you can get what you need from napa in the states.

Napa NPR 12833 thru 87

or 88 and later

napa NPR 12823

steiner_5000 · Post by **steiner_5000** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:24 am

I wouldn't mind taking that old CV style shaft if your not too far away.

BDEUCE · Post by **BDEUCE** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:29 am

sorry buddy, i'm kinda far away from everything - unless you live in alaska or the northwest territorries. the joint on the diff end is hooped - it squeaks like a fanbelt all the time. the boot is sliced open, and i reached in and picked out a bunch of gravel and sand mud etc. i was kinda thinking of keeping it as a spare, but then the wife said why would need one? so i then realized the only spares i need to bring mudding are spare u joints.

why would you want it anyway?

steiner_5000 · Post by **steiner_5000** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:20 pm

Well I dont have that much money to throw down on a driveshaft and I cant find one in a junkyard anywhere

BDEUCE · Post by **BDEUCE** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:21 pm

where do you live (exactly, not just "FL" or 'alberta")
i estimate this is not gfoing to be cheap to ship, within the country or not. it probably weighs 50 lbs plus. i don't know what i want for it, but you could make an offer. email me at cabinfevrr@yahoo.ca if you really are serious. if you are willing to pay all of the shipping, including purchasing it from me, we can talk. no, it is not my garbage, however i didnt say i was throwing it out either.

think about it, i did say it is worn out.

decible01 · Post by **decible01** » Sun May 20, 2007 7:17 pm

what vehicle do those u-joint style driveshafts come from? I'd like to check some of the other part stores around town.......

decible01 · Post by **decible01** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:26 pm

That spicer shaft will that work on an automatic tranny?