Driveshaft? I just got a new aluminum one and I want to do it myself. My friend says its easy but I thought it was difficult. Well can anyone give me any pointers?

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.

 

There's not realy much to it, but you'll want to put a drip pan under the tail shaft of your transmission - chock the front tires, and rise the rear - I think it's 7/16 maybe 3/8 wrench you'll need on the u-joints. After removing the u-joints push the driveshaft into the transmission a little to clear the u-joints. Lower it, and just pull it out, be carefull cause there's a little wieght to it, and you'll want to try to get both hands on it to keep it from falling in to your drip pan.
That's about it, just lube the crap out of u-joint when you reinstall, and please use lock-tight on the bolts.

Good Luck,

Ron


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'82 Trans Am
'81 Camaro Z-28
'94 Vette LT1 Coupe

 

Hey thanks for the advice I will let you know how it goes!

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.

 

Almost forgot 'superz', you might replace the transmission rear seal since your putting in a new drive shaft. They only cost a couple of bucks at the local Checker or what not.

Good Luck,

Ron


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'82 Trans Am
'81 Camaro Z-28
'94 Vette LT1 Coupe

 

The tranny has like 2miles on the rebuild so I think it will be ok!

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.