in the area for a new driveshaft

[frusciante fan]

i have a '98 V6 auto with Y87 package. my universal joint on the driveshaft is getting loose. it doesn't need to be replaced now, but it will eventually. i was thinking that i would just be better off to swap in a V8 driveshaft & u-joint. it looks like i can get aluminum driveshafts on ebay for $150-200.
would i see a performance increase if i put in a one of these? would it be worth it?

also, are all 4th gen driveshafts interchangable?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8073267608

[hockeyman]

Re: in the area for a new driveshaft

As it's said many of times: ANY stock aluminum f-body Driveshaft from 1982 to 2002 will fit without any problems.

Installing an aluminum driveshaft will make a very small difference, but a difference never-the-less.

[frusciante fan]

Re: in the area for a new driveshaft

well i'm just thinking that as long as i need to replace the U-joint, i just as well spend a little extra and throw in a whole new driveshaft. 2 birds with 1 stone...

do those ebay shafts look trustworthy?

[hockeyman]

Re: in the area for a new driveshaft

Everyone takes a risk when buying from ebay. If the seller says that the driveshaft is in great condition though, it normally is. Also, be sure to check their feedback ratings before you buy. That sometimes helps put your mind at ease.

[CrosX731]

Re: in the area for a new driveshaft

I would be careful buying a DS from Ebay. Only reason I say is because I'm in the market for one and decided to just buy a brand new one for like $200.00. If the DS you get off ebay is bent your car is going to shake like HELL!!!!. Sometimes you can't even tell its bent by just looking at it. No way to tell until you get it on.

[Yanni510]

Re: in the area for a new driveshaft

I've seen carbon fiber driveshafts. I was thinkin about gettin one. Check it out! http://www.acpt.com/driveshaft/safety.html