slick98ta

Yep it broke
I did a search a seen a few posts of this happening ,and seems kinda common.

Many dyno pulls to this point, but it finally gave. I hope to just replace the tail shaft but haven't taken it out yet to see.

So i'm looking for a part # for the tail shaft and how much these cost?

Thanks

1QUIKWS6

iTrader: (61)

Can't help you on the P/N, but if you are still using the factory (or aftermarket) Torque Arm - I would highly suggest getting one like the Spohn unit that attaches to the body of the car in the tunnel brace area rather than on the tailshaft of the tranny after you replace your tailshaft housing.

-Jay-

99PTA

Lol Slick.... i had the same thing happen to me no too long ago... had 2 succesfull dyno passes and i guess 3rd is a charm... sheard it all the way around. sucked

slick98ta

I've had it on the dyno probally 10 times total ,It just wouldn't hold for that 11th pass.I took it off today and everything looks ok,i'm just going to replace the housing and see how it does.Took a quick pic of it.

Yours look like this? lol

99PTA

Exactly.... the same wow... weak *** part huh?

You got a steel Drive shaft?

slick98ta

Yep its a steel DS,I hear people saying that could be the cause but why?

94form2000z

iTrader: (10)

Steel drive shaft here. About 15 Dyno pulls and 30 track passes along with daily driving. I do have a haevy duty BMR TA mounted to the tail shaft with a poly mount though. Guess I've been lucky

01 B4C

iTrader: (3)

Hey Slick, how did you make out? What was the part number and did come from GM? I got to get one in stock. hehehe

slick98ta

A friend of mine is checking for me.He says the dealer wants $200 for a tailshaft housing that has 6 bolts but found one used for $100

01 B4C

iTrader: (3)

Wow, you lucked-out. Do regular 700s have 6 bolts?

slick98ta

I don't know for sure but from what I hear the 4 bolt is more common than the 6 bolt pattern.

mikemodano9c

i've broken 5 or 6 of these

its bullshit how crappy these things are...