Is this a Mazdatrix Drive Shaft?
01-20-04, 10:01 PM
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I dont know, but it might just be the 79-82 style with the replaceable U Joints. I think the square flange size changed when they switched to the non-replaceable, so if it has the larger flange with replaceable joints then it might be MazdaTrix or aftermarket, but I could be wrong 
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01-20-04, 10:04 PM
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it's got greaseable u=joints ala zerk fittings you already found so i bet those are at least aftermarket u-joints. either way you're off to a good start with that one.
the bigger, square instead of rectangle flange was 83-85.
i'd keep that puppy
the bigger, square instead of rectangle flange was 83-85.
i'd keep that puppy
It's off my 84' GSL-SE
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Originally posted by onepointone
i just went to the junk yard and pulled one off for $15. worth it to me just to replace the whole thing if its that cheap
i just went to the junk yard and pulled one off for $15. worth it to me just to replace the whole thing if its that cheap
Does anyone have a Mazdatrix one to compair?
01-21-04, 10:16 PM
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dude just take the driveshaft to your local driveline shop and have them match it up. it's simply a matter of measurements. with mid-ohio raceway in the state there's got to be a good shop nearby.
if you want i can give u the phone number of an excellent driveline shop in bakersfield that i and many many other racers use. u can send it to them for match
OH, and a FYI for everyone, on almost all of the 1st gen driveshafts that come apart for new u-joints, the ears that hold the u-joints in place are bent and worn beyond use and really the whole driveshaft should be replaced.
i spent $300 on a 3" diameter new driveshaft with easy to find DODGE yoke, DODGE rear flange and DODGE greaesable replaceable u-joints with thicker better designed ears. and that thing will last longer and handle more power than the stock MAZDA driveshaft does.
for the cheapskates out there, when you own a twenty-five year old car you must expect major components to start failing at any time and you will be spending more $$ than the car is worth to keep in on the road.
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if you want i can give u the phone number of an excellent driveline shop in bakersfield that i and many many other racers use. u can send it to them for match
OH, and a FYI for everyone, on almost all of the 1st gen driveshafts that come apart for new u-joints, the ears that hold the u-joints in place are bent and worn beyond use and really the whole driveshaft should be replaced.
i spent $300 on a 3" diameter new driveshaft with easy to find DODGE yoke, DODGE rear flange and DODGE greaesable replaceable u-joints with thicker better designed ears. and that thing will last longer and handle more power than the stock MAZDA driveshaft does.
for the cheapskates out there, when you own a twenty-five year old car you must expect major components to start failing at any time and you will be spending more $$ than the car is worth to keep in on the road.
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01-22-04, 04:21 PM
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Well my car is not a daily driver and the new u-joints did
get rid of the clunky sound when I shift. The car had 183,000 kms on it when I got it five months ago. I just can't see spending alot on it. If something big goes its off to the junk yard! I am not going to spend big bucks
on the thing. But I do hope to drive it for awhile and I
have lots of little things to fix. I am just going to pick away at it no hurry next thing to do is get the oil cooler fixed.
get rid of the clunky sound when I shift. The car had 183,000 kms on it when I got it five months ago. I just can't see spending alot on it. If something big goes its off to the junk yard! I am not going to spend big bucks
on the thing. But I do hope to drive it for awhile and I
have lots of little things to fix. I am just going to pick away at it no hurry next thing to do is get the oil cooler fixed.
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Originally posted by Max7
Just make a new driveshaft for the T2 tranny and Ford 9" rear
you know you want to...........
Just make a new driveshaft for the T2 tranny and Ford 9" rear
you know you want to...........
01-22-04, 10:27 PM
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Originally posted by DriveFast7
it's got greaseable u=joints ala zerk fittings you already found so i bet those are at least aftermarket u-joints. either way you're off to a good start with that one.
the bigger, square instead of rectangle flange was 83-85.
i'd keep that puppy
it's got greaseable u=joints ala zerk fittings you already found so i bet those are at least aftermarket u-joints. either way you're off to a good start with that one.
the bigger, square instead of rectangle flange was 83-85.
i'd keep that puppy
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