MazerRackham Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 So I've sourced a brand new 280z driveshaft for 15 bucks. Would be cheaper/easier to replace the entire thing, or should I just get the parts I need to replace the u-joint on my current drive-shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 That would be a great deal if it's real. Somewhere from the 240z to the 280Z they started staking in the u-joints, making them irreplaceable without some machining. And $15 is about the price of one cheap u-joint. It would be cheaper, easier, and most likely better, especially if they are Nissan factory u-joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazerRackham Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 That would be a great deal if it's real. Somewhere from the 240z to the 280Z they started staking in the u-joints, making them irreplaceable without some machining. And $15 is about the price of one cheap u-joint. It would be cheaper, easier, and most likely better, especially if they are Nissan factory u-joints. Thanks brother! What are some quick tests to make sure what I am getting is a "good" drive shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 You said it was brand new. It should be shiny and look new and probably have stickers or painted on ID numbers. Do you think it might be a fake? Or is it a brand new aftermarket? For $15, it might be worth buying just for a long metal tube. Got pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazerRackham Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) You said it was brand new. It should be shiny and look new and probably have stickers or painted on ID numbers. Do you think it might be a fake? Or is it a brand new aftermarket? For $15, it might be worth buying just for a long metal tube. Got pictures? The guy I'm buying it from pulled it from his garaged 75' because he was swapping in an LS1. I'll get pictures next time I come up and see him, but I forgot to take pictures while I was there. Sorry. Edited July 1, 2012 by MazerRackham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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