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will S5 NA driveshaft fit a NA S4??

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Old 12-20-06, 09:18 PM
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will S5 NA driveshaft fit a NA S4??
thats my question.

will the S5 NA driveshaft fit into the S4?
can i swap it out, are there any differences?
i heard something about the ujoints being replaceble on S5s?
anyone know for sure?
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you can swap them, ive heard yes and no about the u joints being replace able, supposebly no
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oh good, at least it fits.

ive also heard both. anyone know for sure the deal with the ujoints.
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can only be replace if you have aftermarket driveshaft.

pretty sure as i was looking for some information about this.
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The stock driveshaft doesn't have normally replaceable u-joints, however it can be done.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hlight=ujoints
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The u-joints can be replaced. Rockford Driveline sells the replacement u-joint for the 86-91 n/a.
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The u-joints can be replaced. Rockford Driveline sells the replacement u-joint for the 86-91 n/a.
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well i ended up picking up a s5 driveshaft from ebay supposedly in good shape for 25 bucks shipped.
i think i'll get some of those ujoints and try to make it brand new.
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