Used Drive Shaft Parts

The drive shaft is an essential part of your rear wheel drive vehicle. As part of the vehicle’s drive train, the drive shaft is responsible for transferring power through the engine and transmission to the rear wheels and allowing the vehicle to move. The drive shaft is connected at one end to the transmission and at the other end to the rear axle assembly. After the vehicle is started and put into gear, as the gas pedal is pushed down the drive shaft turns. A set of gears within the transmission then turns the drive shaft and the drive shaft then turns an additional set of gears located in the rear axle assembly of the vehicle. When these gears are turned bearings which are attached to the rear wheels allow the wheels to turn and the vehicle is able to roll. The more the gas pedal is pushed down the more speed these gears turn with, thus allowing the vehicle to roll faster. Therefore, it is essential that the drive shaft is in good condition in order for the vehicle to perform well.

Many different vehicles operate using a drive shaft. If your vehicle is rear wheel drive or all wheel drive then a drive shaft is responsible for powering your vehicle. As with any other moving part, things can sometimes go wrong with the drive shaft. Most of the time drive shaft issues center around the U- joints that connect the drive shaft at either end to the transmission and the rear axle assembly. These joints can sometimes wear out, especially after several years of use. When problems occur with the U- joints on the drive shaft the vehicle begins to fail to shift smoothly and many times will lurch forward when it is put in drive. In addition, you are likely to hear the drive shaft trying to force itself into place. This typically results in a loud metallic popping sound that emerges from underneath the vehicle. While the vehicle may be able to be driven for a certain period of time after these problems first occur, eventually the automobile will be rendered unusable until the problem is addressed. As the U- joints continue to wear the drive shaft will eventually fail to function which could result in the vehicle not going into gear. It could even result in the drive shaft failing completely and becoming disconnected from either the transmission or the rear axle assembly, depending on where the U- joint is causing the problem.

While it is typically fairly easy to find a used drive shaft for your vehicle at the local salvage yard, you may not always be able to find one without paying more money than you need to. Moreover, if you are searching for the part yourself that means that you have to do all of the work to find it and then to have the vehicle repaired. We can help you find the part that you need so that you can focus on making the necessary repairs to get back on the road. It requires just a few minutes for you to fill out our form regarding the make and model of your vehicle. Once we have that information, we can find the part for you. This saves you both time and money, as we work with a large network of suppliers that are located throughout the country who are competing to get your business. This results in you paying cheaper prices for the part that you need. We can also ship the part directly to you, so as soon as we find your drive shaft we can get it to you in a minimum amount of time. Let us help you find a used OEM drive shaft for your vehicle today. We can help you get the part you need at a cheaper cost