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Old 10-31-2009, 08:57 PM   #1
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4th Gen Rear End Swap U-Joint Problem
Hello,

I swapped in a 4th Gen rear end out of a 2000 Z28 into my 91 GTA. I went to connect the aluminum driveshaft and noticed there is about 1/4 to 3/8" play side to side in the U-Joint. The u-joint is brand new. Is this normal or is something incorrect?

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Re: 4th Gen Rear End Swap U-Joint Problem
Is the aluminum drive shaft a factory part or is it after market? What u joints are in the shaft? The 4th gen rear end should have the 3R yoke. You might have a 1310 u joint in the drive shaft. Just a guess.
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Old 11-01-2009, 06:37 AM   #3
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It is the factory aluminum driveshaft and I bought the U-Joint listed at Advance auto parts. Can I get a different U-Joint?
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Re: 4th Gen Rear End Swap U-Joint Problem
DO NOT run that. That is not normal in any way, shape or form. You got the wrong u-joint. I'm not sure if it takes a different u-joint for a steel vs aluminum shaft but I would try to get one for the model year that the driveshaft came from. It is possible that the u-joint is mislabled as well. Either way, take it back out and get the right one.
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Old 11-02-2009, 07:06 PM   #5
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Re: 4th Gen Rear End Swap U-Joint Problem
Thanks guys!

Well, I purchase the 1310 U-Joint.

Will this one work with my aluminum driveshaft:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PCN-235/
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