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Blk93Pony
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I'm going to install an aluminum driveshaft on my 93 gt. never done this before anyone have any tips or instructions on this?
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Posts: 768 | From: FF | Registered: Mar 2011
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1fastmach1
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makes it a lot easier when u lift the car highier and have a impact gunn
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2BlueGeeTees
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Make sure u have a 12mm 12point. If you can't break the bolts free use some liquid wrench or heat them up with a butane torch and make sure you loctite the bolts back in
Posts: 2316 | From: Vacaville | Registered: Jul 2004
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FivePTSlow
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Originally posted by Blk93Pony:
I'm going to install an aluminum driveshaft on my 93 gt. never done this before anyone have any tips or instructions on this?
I just did this same exact install on my coupe a few days ago. Put the car in neutral and use the ebrake to hold the driveshaft in place while removing the driveshaft bolts(rotate as necessary to remove all 4). I jacked my car up really high in the air and put in on jack stands on all four corners. Also try to keep the rear of the car higher than the front so that you dont lose any trans fluid. You may want an oil pan there under the transmission tail just incase. I was able to use a 12mm 12 point socket with a breaker bar, short extension, and swivel socket to break my driveline bolts loose and they were torqued to 95 ft/lbs and had red loc tite on them. An impact gun would help out here too if you have access. No need to remove the exhaust the driveshaft should have no problem coming out and going in with it in. A torque wrench would be a good idea to torque it back down to 95 ft/lbs and make sure to use red loc tite, so that they don't come out on there own. I made the mistake of not using loc tite one time and the next time I was under my car working on somthing I grabbed the driveshaft to scoot myself and noticed all four driveshaft bolts were so loose that I could remove them with my fingers. Other then that just be safe.
So far after installing my aluminum driveline my car is much smoother driving, slightly softer clutch feel(meaning once the clutch engages the driveshaft) and a little faster acceleration(more smooth revving).
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Blk93Pony
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Thanks. Much appreciated guys! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Black 93 Mustang GT - currently down
Pearl Black 06 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 - stock for now
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Blubyu87gt
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Also, remember that the DS system is a balanced unit. If it vibrates at higher speeds you may need to take it somewhere to get it butter smooth (depending on how anal you are).
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Anderthizzle
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Wanna get rid of your old one
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Blk93Pony
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Originally posted by anderthizzle:
Wanna get rid of your old one
Sure
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Black 93 Mustang GT - currently down
Pearl Black 06 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 - stock for now
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Anderthizzle
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How much and did you just swap it for an upgrade or was it messed up I'm changin my rear end on saturday and I live in Fairfield to
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Blk93Pony
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Originally posted by anderthizzle:
How much and did you just swap it for an upgrade or was it messed up I'm changin my rear end on saturday and I live in Fairfield to
Just gimme like 40 bucks and yea I swapped it to upgrade.
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Pearl Black 06 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 - stock for now
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Anderthizzle
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How bout thirty and can I pick it up friday
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Blk93Pony
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Originally posted by anderthizzle:
How bout thirty and can I pick it up friday
Ok
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Pearl Black 06 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 - stock for now
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Anderthizzle
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Cool I will pm you friday
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