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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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4th Gen Drive shaft...

I think it'll fit, but just checking....I'm looking to get a 3" aluminum drive shaft from a 98-02 LS car. It bolts right in a thirdgen right? I know I'll have to change the rear U-joint to adapt to my Moser rear, but that should be it right?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

Originally Posted by Confuzed1
I think it'll fit, but just checking....I'm looking to get a 3" aluminum drive shaft from a 98-02 LS car. It bolts right in a thirdgen right?
Right.

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

I dont know to much about the 4th gen car, But i thought they were 2 piece drive shafts??
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

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I dont know to much about the 4th gen car, But i thought they were 2 piece drive shafts??

Only the non aluminum ones are 2 piece
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

oh ok cause in the junk yard i saw a 4th gen in there so i checked it out and it looks the same in the rear, but i noticed it had a 2 piece drive shaft. And why did the make them 2 piece?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

OK - That's what I thought...just making sure before I get it - Thanks guys!
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

Originally Posted by travishenry
oh ok cause in the junk yard i saw a 4th gen in there so i checked it out and it looks the same in the rear, but i noticed it had a 2 piece drive shaft. And why did the make them 2 piece?
Pretty sure you're thinking of the V6 cars....
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Re: 4th Gen Drive shaft...

Well it didnt have a motor or trans in it. just was wondering why they are 2 piece.
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