I am Really looking into getting an aluminum driveshaft is it really worth it or should I save up for other mods? and if so which ones? Roller Rockers? Billit Interior accessories? I am open to any suggestions 
Aluminum Driveshaft
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Kdubslugga
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yeah its worth it. It totally got rid of my bucking during the AOD downshifting. Its a great piece. If you get it now you wont have to ever worry about again!
What kind of shape is your U-joints in, and do you have any vibration that isn't in the wheels? Does your shifter vibrate?
If yes to any of these questions, get the Aluminum Driveshaft. The Alu. D/S is one of those mods, a "modern upgrade" like the 3G alt. subframes, ect, which isn't really nessasary, and won't actually make much HP difference, but you'll be glad you did it once you did.
If yes to any of these questions, get the Aluminum Driveshaft. The Alu. D/S is one of those mods, a "modern upgrade" like the 3G alt. subframes, ect, which isn't really nessasary, and won't actually make much HP difference, but you'll be glad you did it once you did.
fordman54935
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An aluminum driveshaft is a good replacement for the stock one, especially because it is often cheaper to just buy a brand new FRPP alum. DS rather than having your old one re-balanced. I have heard that there is not a whole lot of seat-of-the-pants performance increase, but its still a nice upgrade. I'm not sure what you already have done to your car yet, but exhaust is a nice upgrade or if you really want to feel a big jump in performance, have a set of 3.73 or 4.10 gears installed. Those 2 items are usually the first mods done on 5.0's, for good reason. Both have a lot of bang for the buck. 
I actually have vibration while driving down the highway and assloads of it above 3k so i am debating wheather to buy one or not because i am cheap
NKau
Founding Member
84blkstang said:
Buy it. It will get rid of your vibration, save on the tranny, and it already has new u-joints. It takes about 15-30 minutes to install, and you will be glad you did.
Sgt.5point0
Member
I got one last September... way lighter than the stock one. I got mine from Laurel Mountain Mustang, seemed to be the cheapest place to get it, that was in Sep though prices may have changed, but check it out.
Katmandu
Founding Member
charlesw6954 said:
Can you do me a favor before you install it ?? Can you measure it Center-Center and post the results here ??
A buddy of mine just GAVE me an aluminum driveshaft today. It's out of a 93 Crown Vic Police Interceptor. I know it needs cut down, I just need to know the correct length.
BTW, what is the weight savings of going to an aluminum driveshaft ??
whitemustang89
Member
from what ive heard it cant harm you unless your mufflers get in the way. other than that its a great upgrade. less vibration. less rotating mass. and the fact that you can list it as another one of your mods
