IdahoZ Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does anyone have an axle shaft from a 82-83 280ZXT they could measure for me? I am interested in the measurements of the axle shaft itself, just the center bar without the CV joints installed. I am looking for spline count on both ends, spline length and dia and overall shaft length. A photo would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoZ Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 I talked to a guy from CVJ Axles in Denver today and his book says that the center shafts (without the CV joints) were the same on all S130s (1979-83 280ZX), had 27 splines, were the same on both sides (unlike the Z31 shafts that were 15.25" long on the right side and 15.8125" on the left), and were around 14.25" long. If the S130 shafts were shorter than the Z31 shafts and had the same 27 spline count, the same diameter (i.e just as strong), had the retaining clip grooves machined in the correct position - then these shorter shafts could be used with the Z31 CV ends to create a hybrid half shaft with the overall axle length being reduced by as much as 1 inch. I'm thinking this might be a good solution for those of us using the R200/Z31 half shaft/MM adapter/280Z companion flange upgrade. For those that might have binding issues, an extra inch of travel in the CV axle should eliminate this. Has anyone looked at creating a hybrid axle using a S130 shaft with Z31 CVs? Does anyone have a bare shaft from an S130 available they can measure to see if this might work? I have bare Z31 shafts that we can compare them to. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I measured a pair froma 280zx turbo that I think was a 1986 car. They measured as follows. The only micrometer I could put my hands on was in inches and I had use a rule for the length. 15 13/16 15 15/16 1.153 27 slpine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoZ Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for the info. Were the shafts you measured from a 280ZXT or 300ZXT. You mentioned in your post you thought the shafts came from a 1986 model. If so, they would be Z31 shafts (i.e. 300 ZXT). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for the info. Were the shafts you measured from a 280ZXT or 300ZXT. You mentioned in your post you thought the shafts came from a 1986 model. If so, they would be Z31 shafts (i.e. 300 ZXT). Yes, you are correct. They are from a 300zx not a 280zx. They were accompanied by the ends with four bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I think i have a set that is appart under my parts washer. let me try and get some messurements for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroylucky Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hey guys, sorry to jump in your conversation but im looking to do the CV half shaft conversion on my 72 240. Exactly what parts am i gonna need and how much $ are we talking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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