> From: AJRoss50 <AJRoss50@AOL.COM>
> Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 19:14:34 EDT
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: rusted drive shaft
> Reply-to: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>
> Any exposed metal will have surface rust. Just look at your brake rotors
> after the truck sits for the night. What I was suprised was, that the Dak's
> have steel drive shafts. I thought most vehicles these days came with
> aluminum drive shafts for less weight and interia. I guess with the V8 you
> need the stronger drive shaft. I wouldnt worry about it, it will just be
> covered with rust again in a few months.
>
> Alex
> 97 CC Sport V8
>
>
The R/T has an aluminum driveshaft, as does the Z/28. Aluminum is
sronger BY WEIGHT than steel. The R/T's driveshaft is about 4-5" in
diameter, and made from 6061-T6 aluminum. Not sure about the Z's.
|{eith R. Phelps
Cat..... the other white meat.
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