CV Shafts

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Typhoon ZR

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I got a question! I have had a vibration for some time, and I finnally yanked the CV axles, and now the vibration is gone! Upon examing them, I noticed that in the centre of the inner mounting surface, the part that matches up against the front diff, on both the left and right shaft, that they were bulging! There are several damged areas from the inside pushing out! The question is, could they be running out of travel, or is this just from abuse? I lowered my vehicle slightly via the tortion bars! My truck was a 4x4 but I converted over to all wheel drive! I checked with GM, and apparently both the typhoon and the Jimmy use the same shafts! My truck isn't any lower than a ty! I have approximately 600 hp and recently ran a 10.79 @ 112! The reason for the slow speed is cause I lifted at the 100 foot mark due to the fact that I am not legal to go under 12's, (I don't have a cage), but that is another story! Are there any stronger shafts available?
 
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Makaveli

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I just got the call that my shaft is shot...dealer wanted $1800 for them...if jimmys have the same shaft I'll steal it off my buddies! I'm curious about this also....
 
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Typhoon ZR

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Makavali, I can buy remaned ones for $111.00 Can, which translates into $70 U.S. approximately! At GM, they wanted $471 each!
 
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Typhoon ZR

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Makaveli, I am not talking about the prop shaft! I would not use a prop shaft, I have a drive shaft up front between the transfer case and the front diff! A prop shaft is a weak link! What I was refering to in my first post are the two CV shafts that bolt into the centre of your front wheels and the front differential!
 
Tydriver

Tydriver

TurboLS6 Powa'
$75 each cv shaft.. Can be had at your local NAPA store. They have plenty of them and the core charge is MORE than the price of the shafts !! So take your old shaft in with you and compare to make sure its the right one.

They are BOTH IDENTICAL (both sides) I have replaced BOTH of mine in my typhoon and haven't experienced any problems with quality or longevity of the shafts.
 
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