I am pretty sure my ds is out of balance and dont really feel like coughing up the cash to buy a new one. but is it cheaper to buy a new one then get my current one balanced, and does anyone know somewhere in chicagoland area where something like this could be done. Thanks in advance.
Dan

 

I am in the same boat you are. My driveshaft is a piece of crap. I get the shakes after 90. I called my mechanic and a couple of others and they said just buy the LS1 ds. Because the balance will not last plus you get a few more horses at the rear

 

yeah thats about when mine starts to crap out. if i bought the ls1 ds though how much does it cost and is it a pretty easy install?

 

Well they are going for about $150. They are easy to install but you have to know what you are doing.

 

Just be careful when buying a used alum shaft, The balance weights tend to come off quite frequently ( I have had 3 do it) One of them came that way from an ebay auction. Simple install (4-bolts) It is around 35-50 bucks to balance a DS.

 

Be sure to buy some Tranny fluid. It will leak out the end of the tranny.

 

Leak tranny fluid on a M6???

 

Just jack the car up from the rear and leave the front on the ground, that will keep it from draining fluid out of the tail