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Drivetrain Driveshaft Shortening

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RangerJoe

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So I went to the show n go at paradise dragstrip today. I saw an aluminum driveshaft and got to talking with the guy. He thought it was an aerostar driveshaft and he told me to make an offer. I checked it over and it appeared straight. I offered him $30 and he took it.

I got home and measured it.....not an aerostar or mustang. It is 3.5". After some research and looking it over, I found out it is a crown vic police interceptor shaft, and it uses the same u joints as my mustang, so the yoke and flange will swap right over.

I have to call around and find someone who can shorten it, but I really have no idea what to expect cost wise. How much have yall paid to shorten one?

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My guess is $75-100 to shorten and balance
 
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Shops in my area are about $200 to shorten one.
 

RangerJoe

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n8rfastback said:
Shops in my area are about $200 to shorten one.
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Wow! $200,if it is that much, I will scrap It. I posted this question because Google provided so many different answers. I saw a low of $25, to a high of $125.

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After doing a little more research, I feel confident that I can shorten it myself, I will obviously have to let someone else weld it and balance it though.

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Joe, to be honest, that is why I just bought a used FMS alum driveshaft for $125 off a buddy. When you factor in the cost of a used Aeostar or other part and then the cost and hassle of getting is shortened and balanced, it wasn't worth it.
 
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