Staceman,

I looked at those too. I'm skeptical about trying to buy parts from unknown auto recyclers when I can't check it out in person. Almost any '84 -'85 driveshaft is gonna have lots of miles on it, so it's critical to check it out carefully. I'm hoping I can find a reliable person, preferably from outside of the rustbelt, on 4x4wire, Marlin or YotaTech forums and do a private deal.

Got any friends over there in AZ who might have one of these? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


McQ

I'm not surprised that your front shaft had a bad slip coupling. In the rustbelt that joint get splashed with road salt if it's a winter driver and the grease picks up sand and other grit, that gets worked into the splines and grinds them down. But hey, mine lasted for 24 year without much care. I just don't want to buy one that's suffered the same conditions.

I replaced my two-piece rear shaft about ten years ago with a one-piece type that I bought from TAP Recycling in Rancho Cordova, Cali by phone. I think I paid $50 plus shipping for a nice shiny California driveshaft.