AutoBahn Terror
New Member
Hello All,
Im sure most are already aware of the Drive Shaft Failure I had last Sat. If not, Check out the Catistrophic Driveshaft Failure Thread for details/Photos.
Any-Who, I have been hunting down some alternatives to the stock 2 Piece Carrier Bearing Shaft that is basically a base F150 Shaft that was mad to work in a AWD Taurus and other similar AWD Platforms.
It took about a week of internet hunting and calling custom shops, but I finally found one who will be taking possession of my old CV joints to look at feasibility of a custom shaft, most likely made from Carbon Fiber. This would be a Huge upgrade for guys who like to go fast, as the F150 base shaft is notoriously junk, and unable to be repaired even if the failure is not as bad as mine was.
There was another shop I found that stocks OEM style Shafts that are steel, but with slightly thicker walls and larger tube diameter. Not enough to be ground breaking and it costs the same as a stock Shaft, so it may as well be.
Personally, I want to go FAST. and I dont want to destroy the car or my life doing it. SO...I am looking to find out how many people in the community are interested in a group buy of Carbon Fiber Shafts, or even interest to convince the driveshaftshop to offer a CF shaft made to fit the SHO/FLEX/platform as they do already for the mustang. www.driveshaftshop.com
I need to know soon However, as this process is already in motion, and customer base will determine the shops willingness to put effort into product development.
Im sure most are already aware of the Drive Shaft Failure I had last Sat. If not, Check out the Catistrophic Driveshaft Failure Thread for details/Photos.
Any-Who, I have been hunting down some alternatives to the stock 2 Piece Carrier Bearing Shaft that is basically a base F150 Shaft that was mad to work in a AWD Taurus and other similar AWD Platforms.
It took about a week of internet hunting and calling custom shops, but I finally found one who will be taking possession of my old CV joints to look at feasibility of a custom shaft, most likely made from Carbon Fiber. This would be a Huge upgrade for guys who like to go fast, as the F150 base shaft is notoriously junk, and unable to be repaired even if the failure is not as bad as mine was.
There was another shop I found that stocks OEM style Shafts that are steel, but with slightly thicker walls and larger tube diameter. Not enough to be ground breaking and it costs the same as a stock Shaft, so it may as well be.
Personally, I want to go FAST. and I dont want to destroy the car or my life doing it. SO...I am looking to find out how many people in the community are interested in a group buy of Carbon Fiber Shafts, or even interest to convince the driveshaftshop to offer a CF shaft made to fit the SHO/FLEX/platform as they do already for the mustang. www.driveshaftshop.com
I need to know soon However, as this process is already in motion, and customer base will determine the shops willingness to put effort into product development.
