allcarfan The Answer Man Founding Member Apr 8, 2001 2,458 1 56 North Atlanta Jan 4, 2004 #1 Jan 4, 2004 #1 I understand an aluminum aerostar driveshaft can be cut down and fitted into a classic.... Other than being shortened, what else needs to be done to it to make it fit? Shane
I understand an aluminum aerostar driveshaft can be cut down and fitted into a classic.... Other than being shortened, what else needs to be done to it to make it fit? Shane
F fastback brian Founding Member Jul 15, 2002 540 0 0 So Cal , I.E. Jan 4, 2004 #2 Jan 4, 2004 #2 that sounds like a bad idea. aerostars had some problems with the aluminum shafts twisting and making a crunch noise.
that sounds like a bad idea. aerostars had some problems with the aluminum shafts twisting and making a crunch noise.
crushnut New Member Apr 27, 2003 870 0 0 Oregon Jan 4, 2004 #3 Jan 4, 2004 #3 The u-joints would need to be changed too.
allcarfan The Answer Man Founding Member Apr 8, 2001 2,458 1 56 North Atlanta Jan 5, 2004 #4 Jan 5, 2004 #4 Brian, thats why ford replaced the older model aerostars with a new aluminum driveshaft and it solved that problem Im wondering if cost would be advantageous over a new one for $300.
Brian, thats why ford replaced the older model aerostars with a new aluminum driveshaft and it solved that problem Im wondering if cost would be advantageous over a new one for $300.
6 68DARKHORSE New Member Oct 9, 2003 109 0 0 Austin, Tx. Jan 5, 2004 #5 Jan 5, 2004 #5 I got an aluminum drive shaft from a Crown Vic police car. I expect it would be stronger than the Aerostar unit.
I got an aluminum drive shaft from a Crown Vic police car. I expect it would be stronger than the Aerostar unit.
Edbert Founding Member Jul 13, 2002 3,548 32 109 Austin TX Jan 5, 2004 #6 Jan 5, 2004 #6 allcarfan said: Brian, thats why ford replaced the older model aerostars with a new aluminum driveshaft and it solved that problem Im wondering if cost would be advantageous over a new one for $300. Click to expand... I'm not sure, thinking of doing the same thing myself. Hey, I know of a guy here that does powdercoating, maybe you could get the driveshaft done
allcarfan said: Brian, thats why ford replaced the older model aerostars with a new aluminum driveshaft and it solved that problem Im wondering if cost would be advantageous over a new one for $300. Click to expand... I'm not sure, thinking of doing the same thing myself. Hey, I know of a guy here that does powdercoating, maybe you could get the driveshaft done