1G Driveshaft x 3?

[92tsi4x4]

So what I understand my 92 tsi awd has a 3 piece driveshaft. My problem is when I bought my car, there was no rear diff, axles, driveshaft? I bought a 4bolt LSD and a set of Axles. The only driveshafts I can locate are aftermarket 2piece units and are way out of my price range. Any recommendations on a driveshaft solution?

 

[rival]

pick and pull or local junk yard for used drive shaft.

 

[Rsawd95dsm]

Vendors section on here or classifieds for part outs on here or craigslist for part outs.

 

[92tsi4x4]

Are the factory shafts strong? What I mean by strong is do they hold up to a lot Of power?

 

[4g63t]

I would say they are strong. I have broken axels and t-cases but never a u joint or d-shaft.. Knock on wood!

 

[airmail96]

Yeah factory driveshafts can take a beating you just have to maintain them, replacing u joints, and stuff whenever they wear out. But that's any driveshaft.

 

[CanadianTalonTC]

Miller Import Parts - Specializing in DSM's should have what you need and ship anywhere.

Great guys.

Joel

 

[performance]

balancing a 3-piece driveshaft is pricy, about $300, but an absolute necessity upon a rebuild.

 

[boost97gst]

balancing a 3-piece driveshaft is pricy, about $300, but an absolute necessity upon a rebuild.

Sorry to jack thread, maybe i can help op too tho. So if say, you were swapping to awd. Does the driveshaft need to be balanced? Just removing it and putting it back on? Im curious as i have a swap planned and the last thing i want is to get everything together just to have it shake itself apart.

 

[92tsi4x4]

Thanks for the input. Guess I gotta look for a shop that balances driveshafts

 

[synthetek]

Sorry to jack thread, maybe i can help op too tho. So if say, you were swapping to awd. Does the driveshaft need to be balanced? Just removing it and putting it back on? Im curious as i have a swap planned and the last thing i want is to get everything together just to have it shake itself apart.

If you just remove it from a donor car and put it it on your car without taking it apart you shouldn't have to balance it.

 

[ManticSHadow]

Thanks for the input. Guess I gotta look for a shop that balances driveshafts

As long as the driveshaft is in one piece and hasnt been taken apart it should still be in balance just make sure to to make a mark to line up the shaft so you can put it back together in line.

 

[performance]

Sorry to jack thread, maybe i can help op too tho. So if say, you were swapping to awd. Does the driveshaft need to be balanced? Just removing it and putting it back on? Im curious as i have a swap planned and the last thing i want is to get everything together just to have it shake itself apart.

You would only need a balance upon replacing the u-joints and yolk. I just rebuilt mine. It's and insurance policy. They will even throw on a nice coat of paint. Here are some pics after my rebuild.

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[92tsi4x4]

Thank you. An unbalanced driveshaft will just make a ton of vibration correct?