jon0108

I noticed that the half shafts on my car are rusted. I was under the impression they were suppose to be aluminum. Where did the rust come from?

Pete K

The axle stubs that protrude out of the pumpkin are metal. They rust. When the u-joints dry up they sometimes shed rust around them. The shaft itself should be aluminum. It was (aluminum)the day it left the factory anyway.

jon0108

Thanks,Pete.
I am finally getting around to doing my rear. I ordered one from IKERDS and my buddy who has a shop a few blocks away is going to install it. I figured I might as well install new u-joints at the time. I guess the half shafts were changed by the previous owner. I just hope the new u-joints fit.