alfajeffrey

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I have an 82 with an 85 Posi-rearend and driveshaft. The U-joints are shot, and I am looking for a replacement locally.

I found the driveshaft, but it is out of an 86. Will this fit my car?

I searched the forums, but couldn't find this information.

If anyone is local to Norfolk, va and has a driveshaft for sale, please let me know.

Thanks

Rotaryhaven

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86 (second gen) driveshafts are not interchangeable.....

dantheman

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An 86 wont fit unfortunately. You will need a first gen manual transmission driveshaft.

alfajeffrey

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Ok Thanks. I found a place on E-bay selling the universal U-joints for pretty cheap. Is anyone familiar with GMB U joints. I dont wanna buy something, and end up with a problem down the road. I have read instructions on how to retrofit the Staked in U-joints, but skepticle if this Modification is trustworthy.

Thanks

This is the one I just bought

GMB Rear Propeller Shaft U Joint | eBay

Is that correct?

KansasCityREPU

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It does work. Here is a site that list some that fit. I took my driveshaft to a driveshft shop and gave the the part number and he walked right over to his shelf and pulled them. They charged $100 and put it together. While they had the old ones out I powder coated the driveshaft.

http://www.rockforddriveline.com/Staked-In_U-Joints.pdf