How Much $$$$?
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From: Taft CA
How Much $$$$?
I am going to have to get my driveshaft balanced and new Solid Spicers put in, what would it cost to have a reputable speed shop do this? I am also going to replace the u-joints on the half-shafts too while i'm at it. The next question is which Spicers will I need to get for my 76 auto. Any advice for the removal of the drive shaft is welcome. Thanks in advance.
-Tom-
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-Tom-
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Re: How Much $$$$? (tom_red_76)
Removeall of the driveshaft is simple. I use a 7/16 1/4 drive socket with a very long extension (at least 18") instead of a box end little by little at the pumpkin end. If you deal with a good machine shop ask him where to go to have it balanced. I have a place by me called Driveline Specialties and their name says it all. They balanced my aluminum driveshaft and they are going to shorten it and rebalance it very soon once I get my new trans.
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Re: How Much $$$$? (tom_red_76)
The long extension is the key ...
I was surprised to find a place near me that specializes in driveshafts.
For those in the Manchester NH area - **John's Shafts 'n' Stuff**
They did a nice job fixing up my 4WD front shaft - welded on a new spline
and set me up with a new slip-joint/ujoint -- all under $100.
Ask around the local parts stores and garages for a shop near you.
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I was surprised to find a place near me that specializes in driveshafts.
For those in the Manchester NH area - **John's Shafts 'n' Stuff**
They did a nice job fixing up my 4WD front shaft - welded on a new spline
and set me up with a new slip-joint/ujoint -- all under $100.
Ask around the local parts stores and garages for a shop near you.
:seeya
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Re: How Much $$$$? (NHvette)
Thanks NHvette
I'll have to start asking around because I want to finally drive my vette with out the squeak from the bad u-joint.
-Tom-
[Modified by tom_red_76, 11:20 AM 2/3/2004]
I'll have to start asking around because I want to finally drive my vette with out the squeak from the bad u-joint.
-Tom-
[Modified by tom_red_76, 11:20 AM 2/3/2004]
