found some posts, but with some conflicting answers. I have an '82, recently blew the driveshaft. I think the yrs i can swap one from are 81-83 only. Is this true? I have a local guy that will give me a good driveshaft out of a 84 GSL, im guessing this wont fit? Thanks.

 

Im going to say no, and here is why. I looked up driveshafts on mazdatrix.com and the replacement drive shafts they sell are grouped from 79-82 and then a different part number for the one from 83 to 85.

 

I had a 1980 drive shaft in my 84. The later model 1st gens came with non-changeable u-joints.

Hope this helps...

 

IT IS A NO!!! Only 79 to 82 are interchangable. 83 to 85 are different and canNOT be used on an 82!!! I ran into this problem last year. YEah that 84 will NOT fit your 82. Sorry mang

 

thanks for the info guys, i appreciate it.

 

you can use that one but you have to change the penion flange on the rear end to use it. the flange is a different size on the 83 - 85 cars.

Get the shaft and the flange and you will be good to go.

 

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My thoughts EXACTLY! Good luck with the project man!

 

thanks again for the info, but i finally got around to getting under the car, turns out the 4 driveshaft bolts had all come loose, like really loose. Guess i shouldnt have been so much when i did the clutch last yr, lol.

 

i vote mazdatrix, they have the aftermarket interchangable u joint shaft for cheap.