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converting from cv driveshaft to u-joint style

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:23 pm
by nrandell
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.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:39 pm
by BDEUCE
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 :redneck: . 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. Image

old $hitty shaft, and new spicer shaft.
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:12 pm
by pigmy pony
Where did the shaft come from and how much?

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:12 am
by BDEUCE
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 :finger:

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

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Napa NPR 12833 thru 87

or 88 and later

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napa NPR 12823

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:24 am
by steiner_5000
I wouldn't mind taking that old CV style shaft if your not too far away.

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:29 am
by BDEUCE
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? :wtf:

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:20 pm
by steiner_5000
Well I dont have that much money to throw down on a driveshaft and I cant find one in a junkyard anywhere

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:21 pm
by BDEUCE
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.

Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:17 pm
by decible01
what vehicle do those u-joint style driveshafts come from? I'd like to check some of the other part stores around town.......

Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 1:26 pm
by decible01
That spicer shaft will that work on an automatic tranny?