BudRacing

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What is this Rock Auto driveshaft? I see a couple of parts listed, but not the whole driveshaft. The "carrier" bushing is the differential bushing, and the driveshaft center support listed is not for the V.

The rubber coupler is only located up front at the transmission output. The rear is a CV bolted directly to the differential pinion flange.

Unfortunately, outside of sourcing a replacement driveshaft, you're looking at some down time.

Twitch1

They have a dorman driveshaft. But it may also be listed wrong and not for the V. It's about $430 with free shipping

I'll wait for his reply on the DIY and do what must be done.

vroom_vroom

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Yea that shaft is also the same part number as the v6 manual and it's not compatible. It was 550 to have mine shipped out and rebuilt as no one stocks them (they are a unicorn) so you are left with a couple options.
1. Gforce 1 piece (only aftermarket shaft I would consider)
2. New one from gm, it will fail again.
3. Rebuild yours and it will fail again.
4. The voodoo option. This one is the only one of the 4 that is guaranteed not to give you vibrations, it is not going to fail in the same manner and it also happens to be the cheapest.

BudRacing

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With all the trouble others have had trying to retrofit a single piece driveshaft into these cars, I think the Voodoo option is the least invasive to a setup that is prone to vibrations.

However, the trouble with the single pieces may not be the driveshaft at all. It's likely the t-56 mainshaft issues (that was redesigned in the TR6060).

reference: https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-tr...vibration.html

voodoochikin04

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Eta on the diy kit is very soon. We are building stock at the moment and plan to roll out tax return sale with new stock and diy.

The doorman shaft is absolutely wrong, it's for CTS.
While our stiffer (than stock) poly carrier will not cause new vibrations on its own.. anytime you add a stiffer mount where a previously soft or worn mount was, you run the risk of being aware of a previously unknown vibration. There's always a chance you have something else in your driveline causing noise. We highly suggest if going with a poly carrier to atleast have your engine and transmission mounts newly replaced or upgraded to poly as well to maintain a good alignment.

On another note, driveline vibrations are not always caused by a failed carrier. Can be trans issues, flex disc issues, sever misalignment, rear driveshaft CV joint problems, differential issues, bent axles, axle CV joint problems, hubs, wheel balance, and the list goes on.

Twitch1

Twitch1

It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I was expecting to find it shredded lol
But clearly it's sagging down quite a bit.
From what you guys see, would you think that's most likely my problem?

vroom_vroom

iTrader: (5)

Look at it from the other side. The cap on the back of it is larger in diameter and is making contact with the heat shield when torque is applied

Twitch1

Garage is tight and couldn't get a view from the rear. I do get a bit of a bump (almost like a pop) as I start rolling.
But to be clear, I should move forward with replacing the carrier, correct?

Twitch1

I can move things around to get another view if you think it's necessary

voodoochikin04

iTrader: (3)

Whew that is a sagged out bitch..

I'll say this an unbiased as I can lol...

It's always an upgrade to get rid of sagging rubber.. will it solve your vibration problems? Only if the misalignment caused by the sagging carrier is the cause.. we can also look at your rear joint (if you sent it in)... But specifically stating that replacing your sagging carrier will fix your vibes... I cannot say that.

vroom_vroom

iTrader: (5)

While I can't promise you it sounds like it, what's your mileage? If it's remotely high-ish it going to have to be done at some point if you keep the car for a while. It is clearly sagging in the picture though

Twitch1

She just past 80K, so certainly due for replacement. I figure even if I have other issues this exaggerates the problem. I'll get in touch with the op and set it up

Thank you for the help

Dieselmanng

I would also be very interested in a DIY kit, and can get a cv boot clamp tool locally, so an option for the tool, I think would be best, but however you spec it is gonna work...will the DIY kit be posted on the webpage?

voodoochikin04

iTrader: (3)

You're mistaken sir. The CV boot clamp tool we designed and produce is not for clamping the rubber boot down which many tools are available for that... Our tool is specifically designed to clamp the steel boot cap down while you hammer the ceimp edge down to seal the unit. Noone else makes these but us.

Dieselmanng

My bad, I apologize...I didnt read that far into it. At any rate I am definitely interested in the product. Will you be posting the finished kit on the webpage?

Matt4949

Well, I've finally gotten my driveshaft out (it's been too damn cold), and just placed my order on the site!

Thanks for what you do!


Can't wait to tighten this old girl up!


Thanks again!
Matt

voodoochikin04

iTrader: (3)

Thank you! And yes updates will be on the site.

voodoochikin04

iTrader: (3)

Jig plans are done. Instruction set done. Getting stocked back up right now. Availability 2.5 weeks!!!

voodoochikin04

iTrader: (3)

OK... So we sat down and went over the cost of everything as we haven't done an evaluation of cost on everything for almost 2years (minus the bearing units, which went up as well).. materials have gone up, shipping has increased almost $10 on average per box over the last year, like mentioned bearings have risen slightly, utilities, packaging, basically everything slowly gets more expensive.

​​​​​​We will have to raise the cost slightly to maintain this venture. However this increase will not take effect until after our Tax Return Sale which will run through the month of March.

​​​​​​10% off site wide

Status of the DIY kit is complete and awaiting injection onto the site with attractive pricing. We decided to always include our clamp tool and have a refundable deposit for tool return within a set time.

DIY kit contents:
VDC 30a Polyurethane Carrier Unit.
CTS-V CV-Joint O-Ring.
Kerbid.com steel bearing spacer.
kerbid.com CV-Joint Clamp Tool (rental)
Kerbid.com CTS-V driveshaft service instructions (full color).
Kerbid.com CTS-V driveshaft service jig plans (full color).
VooDooChikin Decal (Optional)