Fraxum

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I bought an LS1 aluminum driveshaft off Ebay from a local fbody guy.

I have an LT1 T56. The transmission guy who just replaced my transmission said the rear Ujoint did not match up.

Did I buy the wrong driveshaft or do I need a different ujoint. Are the yokes the same? Or do I need to use the one from the LT1?

It was my understanding they are interchangable, even M6 and auto.

Torkman15

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I just did the same thing, ebay LS1 al shaft for my 1996 LT1/T56 car stock 3.42 rear axle. I thought they were the same too and it bolted right in with no problems. I have the original driveshaft from an 82 Camaro and it will bolt in also...

2 fast 2000

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They all should fit with no problem. Never heard of this problem before. I would just change the u-joint. As far as the lenght....it's good if you bought what you thought you bought.

qwikz28

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maybe the guy welded on a different yoke for say a 12 bolt. i have one of those at home and i would never be able to differentiate the two had i not known before hand

2 fast 2000

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If your refering to the u-joint. The 10 bolt and 12 bolt are interchangable. Should be the same size.

qwikz28

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so you're saying a stock driveshaft would fit on a 12 bolt?

2 fast 2000

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Yes sir! Mine did!

qwikz28

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sweet! so i guess those driveshafts i have pretty much are stock. thanks man

ok i'm sorry as you were....

Fraxum

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It should fit from what everyone is saying. It is a stock 10 bolt I think! I should look myself. The driveshaft looks unmodified to me.

The guy who installed my replacement trans is a knowwledgable guy and I doubt would have told me wrong. I will pull the driveshaft myself to double check.

I do not have ramps yet. Should/can I use them? I get nervous uder there not fully understanding where the strong points are for jack stands under this car.

Thanks guys!

Fraxum

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10 bolt. Man the underside of this car is spotless for a '97. I wonder if it was cleaned before I bought it?

Don't sweat the hijack. All good info. When I hit the lottery a 12 bolt will be needed for the LE2!

Torkman15

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You dont need the lottery for a 12 bolt, I only spent about $1800.00 on the 12 bolt I'm pulling out and replacing with $2500.00 worth of 9 inch no brakes, in more ways than one...