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Old 12-23-2002, 12:32 PM
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Just wanted to know were i could get a 1LE drive shaft from a 3 gen. thank for the help.
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Old 12-23-2002, 06:02 PM
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Check out E-bay they may have them $100/150 or new from
GMpartsdirect for $249. Or check the classified ads on the 3rd Gen Boards. Also for your info the GM p/n is 10085375 for 1LE & p/n 12564003 for a LS1 Aluminum Dr Shafts. Good Luck
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Old 12-28-2002, 08:52 PM
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Does the LS1 aluminum shaft fit right into a 3rd gen? Same length and u-joints? I thought I heard they weren't the right length.....
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Old 12-28-2002, 09:12 PM
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Everything is the same, its a 3" dia compared to 1LE 2 3/4 and it bolts right in. I have the 1LE one.
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I have one of each, the 1LE shaft in my Iroc (came stock with it) and the LS1 shaft in my RS. Go with the newer LS1 shafts. They're bigger.

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Old 01-04-2003, 07:48 AM
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Bigger (3") LS1 is not always better (2 3/4) 1LE. Still less weight & mass with the 1LE. However get the one you like, still a vast improvement over the stock steel one.
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Old 01-04-2003, 04:13 PM
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I'll prolly grab an LS1 shaft, I know where a couple are layin around. Thanks for the info.
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Old 01-04-2003, 06:09 PM
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You can also go to Lingenfilter & buy one for under $400
heres their website http://www.lingenfelter.com/home.asp
they have a sale going on right now on their 1990-2001 Camaro, Firebird LPE 3 1/2 Inch Diameter Aluminum Driveshaft
Driveshaft normally sells for $394.95 for a limited time LPE is offering them at only $299.95. Sale prices only on existing inventory.
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Old 01-04-2003, 07:33 PM
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Yeah but why? I can go to a junkyard and pick up an LS1 shaft for $125, or if I keep an eye out get one for right at $100 off ebay. That extra 1/2" isn't worth $200 to me.
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Old 01-04-2003, 10:48 PM
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Originally posted by TheGreatJ
Yeah but why? I can go to a junkyard and pick up an LS1 shaft for $125, or if I keep an eye out get one for right at $100 off ebay. That extra 1/2" isn't worth $200 to me.
Not all of us can find those just laying around. & The Lingenfelter is stronger but if the one out of a junk yard is available & good enough for you go for it.
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Old 01-05-2003, 12:28 AM
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A Lingenfelter shaft went for $150 on ebay last week, there's another one on ebay now.

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Brand new Alum Dr Shafts are available from gmpartsdirect or similar vendors for about $249 or less.
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Old 01-05-2003, 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by ebmiller88
A Lingenfelter shaft went for $150 on ebay last week, there's another one on ebay now.

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I think thats what we bought mine for off of ebay.
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Old 01-06-2003, 07:22 PM
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What else besides weight makes an aluminum driveshaft better then a steel one? What is the weight difference anyway?
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Old 01-06-2003, 08:35 PM
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The weight difference is about 4#'s. Also the reason its better is, the balance eliminates high speed viberation vs the steel one.
However; there is no improvement unless you want a weight reduction in the driveline and don't drive over 80 MPH.
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