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new driveshaft or used?

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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From: Ft Collins
Car: 85 camaro
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 4.10
new driveshaft or used?

My th400 is already in all that's left now is the drive shaft.
Would I be better of with a complete new one or just getting one shorten? I'm guessing
Shorten is cheaper but would like to know what you guys think about it
I just figure I'd see what options are out there

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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From: Wisconsin & FOB fenty AFG
Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 7.6" 3.73 yukon locker
Re: new driveshaft or used?

I never cut them down... a new one only is a few bucks more and I know the tube is solid and balanced perfect. I vote new.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Car: 1986 Trans Am
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Re: new driveshaft or used?

Any competent drive shaft shop can shorten it and rebalance as good as new.
If your original is in good shape, I'd go that route.
I guess if you have the money to spend, you could get a fancy new one!
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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From: Ft Collins
Car: 85 camaro
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 4.10
Re: new driveshaft or used?

I asked the shop and they said its 120 shortened with balance and the yoke to work with the th400 to.the 10 bolt. Bad thing is I got find a driveshaft long enough
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