How-To: Request: Driveshaft Replacement

[Batmobile_Engage]

I just got a great deal (not the price listed in the link) on a one piece carbon fiber driveshaft:
http://www.definedusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=10000994

I am hoping to do this modification myself. How difficult is it? Have any of you done this before?

 

[IGOTASTi]

You have one problem I see.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

You have one problem I see.

What? Is that the wrong rear end or something?

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

I have a thread around hear somewhere that is for removing the transmission and replacing the clutch. It highlights removal of the drive shaft. :thumbup:

Just extrapolate.

 

[IGOTASTi]

What? Is that the wrong rear end or something?

Nope.

The problem I see is you can't go over 180! :rofl:

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Nope.

The problem I see is you can't go over 180! :rofl:

LOL Our 04's run out of gear at 167mph JJ! :fuji:

 

[IGOTASTi]

LOL Our 04's run out of gear at 167mph JJ! :fuji:

Maybe yours does, lol.

How much did you get that for?

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Maybe yours does, lol.

How much did you get that for?

$869 shipped. Jordan at Defined Performance was running a special deal over the weekend.

 

[IGOTASTi]

Nice.

If you had a rack that install would be a breeze.

 

[Spamby]

I want this so bad.

Install shouldn't be too hard but a lift would definitely make this a piece of cake.
Try and find a place that rents them.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

!BUMP! Anyone have experience with this job?

This is one of those times where I wish I was still on active duty (or at least had
a base nearby because I my reserve ID is still good) so I could go use the DIY Auto
Shop on the base, with all the lifts and tools you could ever need.

It looks like I'll be doing this work with jack stands.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Ohhhh man, it's gonna be 2-3 weeks before it ships (directly from Driveshaft Shop). I don't know if I can contain my enthusiasm that long!

I keep reading all these amazing reviews and have even seen a couple comparison videos on YouTube.

I haven't been this excited about a mod in a lonnnnng time.

 

[Spamby]

Ohhhh man, it's gonna be 2-3 weeks before it ships (directly from Driveshaft Shop). I don't know if I can contain my enthusiasm that long!

I keep reading all these amazing reviews and have even seen a couple comparison videos on YouTube.

I haven't been this excited about a mod in a lonnnnng time.

I saw somewhere that they were able to free up something like 15 or 20 lbft of torque just by switching to this.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

I want this so bad.

Install shouldn't be too hard but a lift would definitely make this a piece of cake.
Try and find a place that rents them.

From what I'm hearing from others who have done this, once it's up on jack stands,
it's easier than replacing the down pipe.

 

[STimedic]

Remove the cover on the underside of the rear diff subframe (6 bolts), remove section of exhaust that is in the way of the driveshaft or just the entire CBE, the center bearing unit on the stock driveshaft (2 bolts). From there, drain the trans (if you don't, you will get a messy surprise.......) and drop the 4 bolts mating the driveshaft with the pinion and pull the shaft out of the back side of the trans. Install is the reverse minus the center bearing unit since you now have a one-piece sexy-ass CF unit going in.

Unless I missed something off the top of my head, there you have it.

 

[STimedic]

Seriously though.....off the top of my head.....you know, because I've pulled my shaft out plenty of times.

I will admit, I'm jealous! Let us know the results, cuz I might have to tell the wife my center bearing went out and it's cheaper to get this.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Seriously though.....off the top of my head.....you know, because I've pulled my shaft out plenty of times.

I will admit, I'm jealous! Let us know the results, cuz I might have to tell the wife my center bearing went out and it's cheaper to get this.

:rofl:

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

I can hardly wait. In all, the biggest turn on to the driveshaft for me is how much easier it's going to
be to drive in super slow, stop and go b.s.. Hell, just last night I wanted to assault someone. lol 40mph
zone and these bitches are creeping at 33. Honestly WTF gives?! I'm trying to roll around in 5th gear
and take it easy on the gas but these asshats keep making me brake and shift down.

Anything that will improve that experience seems well worth the money.

 

[Spamby]

I'm giving out free hugs and your the first on my list.
J/K

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

I wish some of you guys lived closer. I'd let you take the Batmobile for a spin after the install.