driveshaft for a 520

[drastic520]

whats up everyone! in desperate need of a driveshaft for my 520. anyone out there with some help? or even any alternatives? i took it to get fixed but was told they couldnt weld it cuz it was weak. the rear part of it broke. i had the rear half of a 720 and they looked the same so i was going to have them cut the end of the 720 and weld it to mine. anyone knows what else i can do?

[Pacific coast Datsun]

So the part that bolts to the rear end is broken? Maybe a 521 shaft will have the same bolt pattern, if ness. cut off the end of the 521 shaft & have it welded on.

[drastic520]

yeah thats the part. the 720 also is the same pattern. thats what i was having done but they said it was a lil too weak to weld. i think they were trying to take me for a ride.

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Try another shop. I shortened the driveshaft on my 521 when i did the 5 speed swap & re-welded it myself with no issues. I cut & re-welded near the end [next to the trans.]...

[tdaaj]

ive got one for $40 for the entire driveshaft - from tranny to rear axle

shipping costs not included in that ;)

[drastic520]

im gonna try that pacific coast. its already broken so if i mess up im not gonna feel too bad....

 

tdaaj, where you located? my zip is 34638. let me know.

[dat521gatherer]

i've never seen a drive line/shaft that was too poor or weak to be welded.

[drastic520]

thats what i said to myselfdat521. they just wanted to sell me a new one thats all.