So I have a quick drive shaft question. What part or parts of the DS is different between an auto and manual? The reason I ask is I have 2 DS’s the auto one appears almost new no damage, rust, or wear of any kind that I can see and the carrier bearing looks to be in perfect condition. Whereas the manual DS has seen better days. Now I know I can use whichever carrier bearing I want but my question is can I use the auto drive shaft and just swap on the manual intermediary shaft from the manual? Also, has anyone had their DS lightened? I have heard that a lightened 2 piece DS is the best of both worlds so to speak. Thanks for any input.
Drive Shaft question
- Thread starter Jay C
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its the front half from tranny to center berring. put them side by side. from my 88 auto - 5spd swap the auto shaft was only slightyl shorter. the auto shaft youke even fit in the 5 spd! just the dust sheild wont cover the trans. but being a non moving shaft i dont think its critical.
Yea like bioskyline said the auto drive shaft is about 2 inchs shorter than a manual one. I found this out when I ordered my 1 piece driveshaft from jaws gear only to find they sent me one for a manual car when I specifically called and told them my dimensions.