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Originally Posted by acammer
I have no direct experience with that part - but in concept I like the idea. It looks like a nicely crafted part, and I think there is wisdom in offering different bushings for street vs. track - no doubt the factory kept it ultra soft to prevent noise transmission into the car. If you've ever grabbed ahold of the factory driveshaft while it's in the car - you can move it around in the factory carrier quiet a bit. Undoubtedly there is all kinds of movement going on when you apply several hundred ft/lbs of torque to it.
My "problem" with it is that for what it costs, you're over a quarter of the way towards a 1pc driveshaft - which eliminates the carrier bearing, but more importantly eliminates the rubber giubo couplers at the transmission and rear end. Those things are easily as much, if not more, of the spring and slop that the driveshaft of these cars have, and they are also a common failure point when you really start to crank up the power.
As with most things, it depends on your combination, and how you use it. I definitely think there is a place for something like that.
Here is a video I have one the 1pc driveshaft. There is a clip in here of how much slop the carrier bearing has - check it out:
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Thanks very much for your valued feedback! I’ve been seriously considerings a one piece aluminum DS for quite a while for my 490hp/425 torque street only car to provide a little more nimblebess/quickness in 1st&2nd but cost is holding me back. I just came across this bushing product and thought it might somewhat improve what I’m looking for.
I did watch your video and the slop in the carrier bearing was shocking
…could you feel it during normal street driving? Also were able to put the heat shield and exhaust shield back on after you installed the one piece? Thanks again