08VistablueGT

Anyone have any first hand expirience with this d/s? Someone local is selling one for $375 with only 3 weeks of use. Seems to be a really nice one piece design. Anyone have any clearance, rubbing, etc issues?


Thanks!

Pwny

Might want to ask him if he's selling it because of vibration issues beforehand.

Otherwise, Shaftmasters makes a great piece.

08VistablueGT

He claims it's because he needs money for another project. I don't think he would tell me if it vibrates if that's the problem.

Pwny

Are there any driveshaft shops in your area that can test for vibration?

08VistablueGT

Probably, yes. I haven't done much research on the S-197 aftermarket driveshafts. Is vibration common among aftermarket driveshafts?

Kluski

I have the Shaftmaster one-piece and like it. No issuses so far. I have only gotten upto 90mph so far though.

One clearance issue is with the Saleen short shift adaptor. It will hit the shaft. But I replaced the stock shifter and adaptor with a billet Hurst and have not clearance issues.

tom281

I have the 3.5" and like it..... I've debated selling it too though, and putting the money into other things. Since I'm blown, something like a smaller pulley and return or longtube headers would give me more benefit compared to the driveshaft. Shaftmasters makes a great product though IMO.

NJ3

I have the 3.5" Shaftmasters driveshaft with adapter and have zero issues. Vib free and no clearance problems with my MGW shifter.

08VistablueGT

This is all great to know!

Pwny

There are no issues with the Shaftmasters shaft. I didn't mean to sound negatively, but I just wanted to make sure you weren't buying a defective shaft.

08VistablueGT

No, I knew what you meant. Thanks Pwny!

zoomerman46

I had the 3.5 in with adaptor plate installed back in April in my 05 GT 5sp. No issues went in smooth with NO vibrations up to 110 MPH.I'd recommend their drive shafts.Plus I'm lowered in the rear 1" with Rousch springs and no change to the stock pinion angle. Good product good service.

lobe50

Did Shaftmasters due away w/ the 3.5" ?
I only see the 4" on the web site??

http://shaftmasters.com/mustang-alum...iveshafts.html

I was leaning towards the 3.5" because I really did not want to chance clearance issues or hammering out the under sside of my car

I was also looking at the DynaTech 3.5", but it is $730 and I really don't want to pull the pinion nut.
Thanks

tom281

I think they disco'ed it because at the time everyone was in love with the modified Ranger shaft aka Spydershaft and they weren't having much luck in selling them.

70MACH1OWNER