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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Help on a picking a new driveshaft!

Hey guys. i have a 96 z28 a4 with 3 73 gears and i need a new driveshaft. I seen the sticky up above but didnt find my answer. i seen the dennys heavy duty DS but dont know if it would fit. also, do you guys know the measurements or are all the measurements the same?? i was looking at this one at summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku, would that fit my car? Any recomendations?

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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call Scott @ DLS( driveline solutions) mine works great
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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^ Whats his number? Does he have a website?
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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586-218-7140 or 586-630-1098
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Denny's makes all their driveshafts per the car; you have to measure the car per their website. There are plenty of people running both the HD and Nitrous Ready shafts.
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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How can i measure my driveshaft? Also since im a newb, where is exactly located under my car? Thanks
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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If you go to Denny's website (www.dennysdriveshaft.com) there are the diagrams on what measurements are needed.

Also, What makes you believe you need a new driveshaft?

Driveshaft is next to the torque-arm under the car... it connects the transmission to the rear-axle. And your comment asking where it's located concerns me on your skill level on swapping it out.
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Did you look at the sticky?

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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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^ I need a new driveshaft because my car vibrates and shakes at around 80mph and up. Also i wont be intalling it, my mechanic will.
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=422813

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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you could just get your old driveshaft balanced to get rid of the vibration.
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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LPE shaft here.......No problems.......
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I would get it balanced but i mind as well get a new one. It has a 383 stroker and i dont want to run a stock driveshaft
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Your stock DS is MORE than enough for that 383; there are plenty of people running the stocker with a lot crazier motors than yours.

Only reason you should waste your $$ is: A) you upgraded your rear axle to a 12-bolt/S60/9"; and B) you're going to be running some very sticky tires, and C) You're going to be pushing some serious HP (N2O, Supercharger, Turbo, or INSANE NA).

You can save yourself from $200-$400 by just balancing the stocker.
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Ok well where can i get it balanced and i shouldnt get a new driveshaft even though i changed my gears and my car shakes like crazy at high speeds?



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