Coast/Powerhouse driveshaft question

[Embalmer]

Hey guys,

I'm going to replace my driveshaft U-joint(s) because I have some pretty noticeable clunking in and out of gears. I have a Powerhouse 4" aluminum driveshaft and I would like to find the part(s) I need before I drop the shaft. Does anyone know if it's a Spicer 1330 like the one in this pic? Mine looks exactly the same, BTW. Also, are there one or two U-joints? What is under the boot at the front of the shaft?

Thanks!

 

[1bad99]

if its the same as the pic you have there they are two u joints one front and one rear .. under the boot is a splined shaft so when your suspension moves up and down the boot closes in and out unlike old style ones that have a tranny yoke that go in and out with suspension travel

 

[Embalmer]

Pulled the D/S. U-Joints were both fine. Play in the rear end discovered. Also, my over axle pipe was hitting the panhard support.

 

[Roadracer350]

The driveshaft I purchased was sold to me as a Steeda shaft. Well Axle Exchange makes them. I call them and they have the spicer U joints for 29.99 each. Not sure if they are the same as you but if this helps..

 

[cschoening09]

i was gonna say check your lug nuts lol. i had mine come loose and i chased it all around looking for the noise thinkng it was the ujoints and when i jacked the car up to check them and turn the rear wheels the lugs were loose and ruin my wheels

 

[1bad99]

what was loose on the rear.

 

[Embalmer]

what was loose on the rear.

There is a significant amount of play in the rear end when turning one wheel before the other turns, and also when turning the pinion before either wheel moves.