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FasNuf · 09-14-2023, 05:23 PM

I had to pull mine out pretty hard for the first pull and sliding felt restricted like with too much grease. After several slides it loosened up. Sounds like a better one this time. Digital pinion angle tool is cheap on Amazon. Might be good piece of mind to make sure centerlines are parallel.

Joe.G · 09-14-2023, 06:20 PM

FasNuf, If you have time could you link me to some , I looked on amazon and regular google search but I am not 100 % which I need.

larry_g · 09-14-2023, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

FasNuf, If you have time could you link me to some , I looked on amazon and regular google search but I am not 100 % which I need.

This is the one I used...

Limited-time deal: GemRed 82412 Mini Digital Level Angle Gauge Angle Finder Protractor Inclinometer Aluminum Framework with Magnet https://a.co/d/3NKPWR9

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FasNuf · 09-14-2023, 10:36 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Protractor-In...982021247&th=1

Here's one. Harbor Freight sells them too. I think I paid $39 there but had it that day I needed it.
Google magnetic angle finder and you should have options to your liking.

Here's another page...

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=angle+fin...f=nb_sb_noss_1
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Harbor Freights...

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...uge-63615.html
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camguynj · 09-14-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

New Balance Sheet, seems to have more weights on the one but smaller in size.
Old shaft
Fully extended 56 1/2
Closed 53 1/2
New shaft
Fully extended 57
Closed 53 1/4
Car flange to flange 55 3/16.

I see it was balanced at 4500 rpm (min recommended) or 500 rpm more than the first shaft. Hopefully this will eliminate the vibration you had with the first one if it was due to imbalance.

Joe.G · 09-15-2023, 05:42 AM

Thanks guys I wanted to make sure I was looking at the correct tools, I'll probably order the Klein one. Supposedly they spoke to the Balance manufacturer about it so I am assuming the RPM is correct for our shafts.

Sales@Phastek · 09-21-2023, 12:35 PM

We now offer the Gulfcoast Driveshafts. And installed one on our 5Gen Speed Camaro.
These are awesome Driveshafts.

camguynj · 09-21-2023, 02:15 PM

Aluminum or CF? Is there an install video ?

Joe.G · 09-21-2023, 03:18 PM

They install and aluminum, they don't go over torque specs or anything bin the video, leave stuff out that a beginner may not know.

camguynj · 11-01-2023, 11:57 AM

Hey Joe, Did you install the second/replacement shaft from GulfCoast yet?

Joe.G · 11-01-2023, 04:34 PM

I have the shaft, I have not instay it probably won't until next spring.

camguynj · 11-02-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I have the shaft, I have not instay it probably won't until next spring.

I was hoping that you had and that all was good as last year GulfCoast offered a Black Friday discount on all their shafts and I wanted to take advantage of it if they offered it again the year, but with the jury still out on them I’m going to wait to see how you make out. Good luck and let’s hope for an early spring.

Joe.G · 11-02-2023, 08:10 PM

I'll definitely post back.

15SLVSS · 11-05-2023, 08:44 PM

Joe G, which driveshaft loop did you use. I’m getting ready to install a DSS aluminum drive, G force axels and Hendrix offset bushings and wanted to do the Loop while I had it all apart.
Thanks

09-14-2023, 06:20 PM	#296
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	FasNuf, If you have time could you link me to some , I looked on amazon and regular google search but I am not 100 % which I need. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-15-2023, 05:42 AM	#300
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	Thanks guys I wanted to make sure I was looking at the correct tools, I'll probably order the Klein one. Supposedly they spoke to the Balance manufacturer about it so I am assuming the RPM is correct for our shafts. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-21-2023, 12:35 PM	#301
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,821	We now offer the Gulfcoast Driveshafts. And installed one on our 5Gen Speed Camaro. These are awesome Driveshafts. __________________

09-21-2023, 03:18 PM	#303
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	They install and aluminum, they don't go over torque specs or anything bin the video, leave stuff out that a beginner may not know. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

11-01-2023, 04:34 PM	#305
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	I have the shaft, I have not instay it probably won't until next spring. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-14-2023, 05:23 PM	#295
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,635 View My Garage	I had to pull mine out pretty hard for the first pull and sliding felt restricted like with too much grease. After several slides it loosened up. Sounds like a better one this time. Digital pinion angle tool is cheap on Amazon. Might be good piece of mind to make sure centerlines are parallel.

09-14-2023, 10:36 PM	#298
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,635 View My Garage	https://www.amazon.com/Protractor-In...982021247&th=1 Here's one. Harbor Freight sells them too. I think I paid $39 there but had it that day I needed it. Google magnetic angle finder and you should have options to your liking. Here's another page... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=angle+fin...f=nb_sb_noss_1 . Harbor Freights... https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...uge-63615.html . . . . .

09-21-2023, 02:15 PM	#302
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,820 View My Garage	Aluminum or CF? Is there an install video ?

11-01-2023, 11:57 AM	#304
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,820 View My Garage	Hey Joe, Did you install the second/replacement shaft from GulfCoast yet?

11-02-2023, 08:10 PM	#307
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	I'll definitely post back. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

11-05-2023, 08:44 PM	#308
15SLVSS Drives: 2015 SS LE/1 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 51 View My Garage	Joe G, which driveshaft loop did you use. I’m getting ready to install a DSS aluminum drive, G force axels and Hendrix offset bushings and wanted to do the Loop while I had it all apart. Thanks