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05-22-2008, 03:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
PaulS1950
 
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Re: Aluminum driveshaft ?

Aluminum driveshafts won't take much torque without damage. The u-joint yokes spread easily. They also begin to work harden as soon as you start to use them - definitely not a long term solution to anything. I will stick to steel from here on.
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