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Slither 01-17-2007 11:17 AM

Drive Shaft Hitting Floor Board?
 
Ok so starting Sunday when I take off and get on it pretty good, the drive shaft hits the floorboard under my center console. The bracket is fine because I sat with the brakes on and got on the gas and it did nothing. It is only if I turn sharp and get on the gas or if that rear hits a pretty bad bump. Any ideas what could cause this?

Randy Stinchcomb 01-17-2007 11:25 AM

have you lowered your car? did you remove the damper from around the center section in the rear? did you change to an aluminum driveshaft?

Slither 01-17-2007 11:32 AM


Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb (Post 240772)
have you lowered your car? did you remove the damper from around the center section in the rear? did you change to an aluminum driveshaft?

The car was lowered last April. I haven't taken anything off. I got it up on a life and did not see anything wrong or broken. The only thing that I did see was the isolator on the right rear spring was coming apart a little. I wouldn't think something that small would make the drive shaft start hitting though?

Icefreezen 01-17-2007 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by Slither (Post 240775)
The car was lowered last April. I haven't taken anything off. I got it up on a life and did not see anything wrong or broken. The only thing that I did see was the isolator on the right rear spring was coming apart a little. I wouldn't think something that small would make the drive shaft start hitting though?

Get under your car and see if the drive shaft can be moved up and down. basically see if theres any slack.

Randy Stinchcomb 01-17-2007 11:44 AM


Originally Posted by Slither (Post 240775)
The car was lowered last April. I haven't taken anything off. I got it up on a life and did not see anything wrong or broken. The only thing that I did see was the isolator on the right rear spring was coming apart a little. I wouldn't think something that small would make the drive shaft start hitting though?

yup, that could do it. also look at the top spring isolator and see if it's comming apart to

bassman97 01-17-2007 12:00 PM

Check your tranny bushing too. If it's shot, it could let the engine torque the trans/driveshaft as it pleases.

Slither 01-17-2007 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by Icefreezen (Post 240778)
Get under your car and see if the drive shaft can be moved up and down. basically see if theres any slack.

Drive shaft was firm. Pushed up and down on it and it didnt move

Icefreezen 01-17-2007 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by Slither (Post 240795)
Drive shaft was firm. Pushed up and down on it and it didnt move

I'm going to say tranny bushing. I've seen worn/broken U joints do it too.


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