before you buy drive shafts online
08-12-2008, 05:20 AM
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before you buy drive shafts online
I ordered and installed front/rear 1310 shafts a few months back from a shaft manufacturer that is popular on this forum. After getting 5.13 gears I had a significant vibration around 60mph and up. The gear shop believed the shafts were the source of the vibration. And, sure enough when they tried new shafts (1310/spicer) there is no vibration. As this is my DD, I purchased these new shafts so I can drive.
I contacted the manufacturer of my original 1310s. I have to send my shafts back to them and they will inform me what my options are once they look at them. No problem, that is pretty much what you expect with internet purchased gear.
If I could do it over I would just go to the drive line shop. About 20% less $$, and I can just drive over to handle any issues (quality is much better in my case). So, before ordering shafts online, it might be worth a couple calls to see whats available in your area.
I contacted the manufacturer of my original 1310s. I have to send my shafts back to them and they will inform me what my options are once they look at them. No problem, that is pretty much what you expect with internet purchased gear.
If I could do it over I would just go to the drive line shop. About 20% less $$, and I can just drive over to handle any issues (quality is much better in my case). So, before ordering shafts online, it might be worth a couple calls to see whats available in your area.
08-12-2008, 05:44 AM
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I ordered and installed front/rear 1310 shafts a few months back from a shaft manufacturer that is popular on this forum. After getting 5.13 gears I had a significant vibration around 60mph and up. The gear shop believed the shafts were the source of the vibration. And, sure enough when they tried new shafts (1310/spicer) there is no vibration. As this is my DD, I purchased these new shafts so I can drive.
I contacted the manufacturer of my original 1310s. I have to send my shafts back to them and they will inform me what my options are once they look at them. No problem, that is pretty much what you expect with internet purchased gear.
If I could do it over I would just go to the drive line shop. About 20% less $$, and I can just drive over to handle any issues (quality is much better in my case). So, before ordering shafts online, it might be worth a couple calls to see whats available in your area.
I contacted the manufacturer of my original 1310s. I have to send my shafts back to them and they will inform me what my options are once they look at them. No problem, that is pretty much what you expect with internet purchased gear.
If I could do it over I would just go to the drive line shop. About 20% less $$, and I can just drive over to handle any issues (quality is much better in my case). So, before ordering shafts online, it might be worth a couple calls to see whats available in your area.
08-12-2008, 05:58 AM
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I think I have the same problem. I bought the 1350 shafts. Pinion angles are perfect. Vibration won't go away though.
I'm going to take them to the driveline shop here in town next week to have them checked.
I'm going to take them to the driveline shop here in town next week to have them checked.
08-12-2008, 06:19 AM
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I checked with a local driveline shop and they want quite a bit more to make a rear shaft for me than I can buy online. I still havent bought one yet.
I know having to ship them back is a real inconvenience and hopefully yours is an isolated case. I haven't heard of others experiencing any problems. Unless I can find a shop close by that can compete with the online prices, I'll be left with no choice but to buy online. (Unless I want to spend more. NOT)
I know having to ship them back is a real inconvenience and hopefully yours is an isolated case. I haven't heard of others experiencing any problems. Unless I can find a shop close by that can compete with the online prices, I'll be left with no choice but to buy online. (Unless I want to spend more. NOT)
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