Best Source For a New Rear Drive Shaft?

[tempest411]

Originally Posted by Clavurion

When you changed the support bearing did you mark the halves so they went back in the same orientation? Where the CV-joint and support bearing BMW parts? Why not have the universal joint renewed and shaft balanced?

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I marked the two halves so that they would be reassembled correctly. The rear CV was an OE part, which I think is the only one available except...the aftermarket drive shafts are using some Chinese clone. I've not seen that sold separately. The u-joint is considered a non-replaceable part, and the only drive line shop in my area that works with these shafts doesn't mess with them.

[Clavurion]

Originally Posted by tempest411

The u-joint is considered a non-replaceable part, and the only drive line shop in my area that works with these shafts doesn't mess with them.

That can be done. I would try to source some other shop who could manage.