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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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alloy drive shaft

hi all does any one know how to tel if you have an alloy drive shaft are there any numbers ect to look for thanks
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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alloy ds? All are alloy. Question is what type of alloy....
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Well, as far as stock options, you either have the steel shaft, or the aluminium one.

Look at the outside...Rust=steel, no rust=alum.

Want a more solid test...use a magnet. It'll stick to the steel, but not alum.
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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no rust gess its alloy thanks for your replys
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by monoply6
no rust gess its aluminum thanks for your replys
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