How to buy a quality cardan shaft
The driveshaft is the part of your car that takes the power from the engine and sends it to your wheels to propel the car. Front-wheel drive vehicles have two driveshafts called axle shafts. Rear wheel drive vehicles...
The driveshaft is the part of your car that takes the power from the engine and sends it to your wheels to propel the car. Front-wheel drive vehicles have two driveshafts called axle shafts. Rear wheel drive vehicles have a single driveshaft that runs from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
Determining a cardan shaft malfunction is very simple - the car does not drive, even if the engine is running. This is usually due to a breakdown due to excessive stress, age, or a combination of these factors. The drive shaft breaks quite rarely, but if it does, you'll need a new one. You want it to be very durable due to the sheer amount of stress it has to endure.
Some things to look out for in order to make sure you are getting a good quality drive shaft include:
Choose the right balance of power carrying capacity and priceA: A driveshaft that's too weak to support engine power will wear out quickly, but one that's capable of delivering more power than the engine provides will cost you more without offering any added benefit.
Use an OEM or OEM rated designA: These steel driveshafts are capable of handling 350-400hp, which is more than enough for most street cars. If you're interested in racing and performance, you can opt for carbon fiber or aluminum, which are much more expensive.
Quality CV jointsA: If your driveshaft comes with CV joints attached, look for high quality materials such as neoprene boots as they are crack resistant, which will reduce the chance of having to replace the entire driveshaft again due to CV joint failure.
AvtoTachki supplies quality cardan shafts to our certified field technicians. We can also install the cardan shaft you have purchased. Click here for a quote and more information on replacing a driveshaft.
