RajDatta

Looks like I have the dreaded Cardan shaft issue with my 08 CS. Vehicle has 78.5k miles. It just happened this morning.

Trying to compare: Rebuilt (Vertex vs coloradodriveshafts.com) vs EPS vs New

If you have used one of the above, what has been your experience. Please share.

Need to make a quick decision.

Thanks in advance.

Raj

Max_O

Just bought the Vertex rebuild....will let you know what the build quality is like when it comes in tomorrow.

Orantes

I bought a new shaft, but it has never felt balanced....maybe it was the installation. I am just about to replace it again. This time, I using the original shaft with an ECS bearing and having it balanced.

SCOTITUDE

I have put vertex rebuilds in a number of customer p!gs including my own. No issues so far. Just remember vertex is/was a core charge so save the box and take the old one out nice.

Slow Guy

I have the Colorado one in mine, no issues. Have been on several long trips since installing and no problems.

endless_corners

Make sure to replace your flex disk and not just the driveshaft. Even if you put a new or rebuilt shaft that is perfectly balanced if you use the old flex disk.. that could be slightly more worn in one area and cause vibrations. I believe vertex ships with a new flex disk but not sure about other suppliers.

ArneeA

Colorado Drive Shaft here. About 15k. No problems.

Slow Guy

I talked to the guy at Colorado about this and he said you very rarely need to replace the disk and it is very stout piece of rubber (along with some sort of fiber material too). I did not replace it and am not worried about it.

RajDatta

I decided to go the brand new route. Took me approx. 2 hrs because the rear shaft was jammed into the diff. A bit of PB Blaster and it popped out. I now have a spare useable core in case someone wants to use it to just swap the bearing section. $150 shipped. Could save you downtime.
BTW, unit it built by GKN, an OEM supplier and came with flex desk.

red911c2

I'm getting mine done this Wednesday at the Indy. I asked them about a rebuilt one and, right or wrong, they are not recommending them until they've been out a little longer. They estimated $850-900 for replacing with a new one. Seems like a fair deal to me.

SCOTITUDE

a bit longer? Rebuilt shafts been out for 5 years, long enuf. At $400 or so cheaper from installing a new one its worth the savings.