Driveshaft play

[vdragonmpc]

Im still trying to fix the shakiness of the car and put it up on stands.

I can move the rear driveshaft up and down in the bearing. The front one is harder but it has some side to side give also. I can hear it rub a bit.

Im thinking the center bearing is toast.

Is any movement considered normal?

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[p5150]

Sounds like its toast. Any other loose pieces? Perhaps you could fit a one-piece in there now. Steel? Any driveline shop should be able to do that for you. Carrier bearings are expensive.

 

[SDtoyomk3]

i have the same prob. thats why im gonna get a good one from a junk yard tomm

 

[vdragonmpc]

i have the same prob. thats why im gonna get a good one from a junk yard tomm

Im actually undecided... New one peice driveshaft or bearing...

My worry is finding out that my rear shaft is worn out after buying the center bearing...

Im calling Jawsgear today to see what they need to get me one. Sadly this ends my 5 speed conversion if I get a 1 peice...

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[Ric]

Carrier bearing is about $120 plus another $20 to install at a driveline shop.

You can't replace the ujoints on the OEM driveshaft so it's not worth the $$. Save yourself a headache and just buy a 1 piece.

Why would that end your 5spd conversion? Just have the driveshaft remodifed when u go 5spd.

 

[pb92supraturbo]

You sure about that - see #04371? I just called Champion Toyota and they have these u-joints in stock . . .

You can't replace the ujoints on the OEM driveshaft so it's not worth the $$. Save yourself a headache and just buy a 1 piece.

 

[starscream5000]

Now why would a major car company such as Toyota make a driveshaft the couldn't have it's own U-Joints replaced???

 

[Ric]

Now why would a major car company such as Toyota make a driveshaft the couldn't have it's own U-Joints replaced???

Oh you lucky ****.

MKIV, SC300, SC400, Soarer, Chaser, GS300, GS400, Aristo driveshafts have non-replaceable u-joints. Yep, thats right. One time use. They last about 120k miles.

Just the front prop shaft alone costs $600-1200 dollars from toyota depending on model.

 

[vdragonmpc]

You sure about that - see #04371? I just called Champion Toyota and they have these u-joints in stock . . .

Well my other thing is I have the tanabe exhaust and there isnt a lot of room for any new geometry under there.

How much will a one peice change clearances? And will it ride as smooth or at least not shake me to hell at cruising speed?

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[bountykilla0118]

ummm i just got off the phone with an import auto parts store i am going to pick up a u-joint right now ..... it was 10bucks my price. Let you guys know what i think of it in like 30-45mins

edit : autozone i mean danger zone has our Driveshaft Center Support Bearing for $40
http://www.autozone.com/R,APP105650...partType,00063/shopping/partProductDetail.htm

 

[starscream5000]

Oh you lucky ****.

MKIV, SC300, SC400, Soarer, Chaser, GS300, GS400, Aristo driveshafts have non-replaceable u-joints. Yep, thats right. One time use. They last about 120k miles.

Just the front prop shaft alone costs $600-1200 dollars from toyota depending on model.

Well since you knew this much about so many cars, then why did you say this about the MKIII's? Doesn't make since to me...

Carrier bearing is about $120 plus another $20 to install at a driveline shop.

You can't replace the ujoints on the OEM driveshaft so it's not worth the $$. Save yourself a headache and just buy a 1 piece.

Why would that end your 5spd conversion? Just have the driveshaft remodifed when u go 5spd.

 

[vdragonmpc]

You sure about that - see #04371? I just called Champion Toyota and they have these u-joints in stock . . .

Oh and after talking to them it looks like that rear driveshaft is discontinued.

I am hoping mine is ok...

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[Ric]

I don't know anything about the MK3 chassis itself I just know about the JZ motor. I'm actually quite amazed that toyota would get rid of replaceable u-joints for non replaceable ones.

 

[starscream5000]

:werd: The stockers in the MKIII DS aren't the strongest in the world anyways. Have you ever seen IJ.'s modified 2 piece DS?

 

[Ric]

It's also stupid they got rid of the standard 4 bolt rear flange for a 3 bolt one.