I have never had a driveshaft balanced. Is this something I should have done or is it not needed? I know nothing about the driveshaft for my W-30 build and wondering if i should have it done. It is not twisted and from the best I can tell it is not bent.

 

It's up to you, in 40 years of working on cars, I've never had to have a stock drive shaft balanced unless I modified it or had it repaired.

 

If its not vibrating dont worry about it. If it concerns you have it done

 

Done when a custom built driveshaft is made..

 

If you don't have any driveline vibration your driveshaft is in balance. If it ain't broke, don't fix it .


Roger.

 

Anyone have a lead where to go for a custom built driveshaft and balance?


thanks-

 

Go to a driveshaft shop. They usually specialize in trucks and heavy equipment.

Let your fingers do the walking.

- Eric

 

Even replacing universal joints can throw the shaft out a bit. If it doesn't turn over 300 rpm, not a big deal. If it turns 6000 or better, it is worthwhile to re-balance. There are various performance and race shops who can make and balance a shaft. Two that come to mind and that I have used are Quick Performance and Mark Williams.