Broke my rear cv joint on the driveshaft

Nope, it comes as part of the driveshaft and is not serviceable. Any idea how it broke?

I may have a spare driveshaft... I was keeping it for a spare for when I broke mine.... I suppose I could sell it if you run stuck, and the price is right. I think they are like 1k from the stealership.

nmaier2201 said:

I think they are like 1k from the stealership.

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accurate. :want:

PISNUOFF said:

Nope, it comes as part of the driveshaft and is not serviceable. Any idea how it broke?

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It's crap that you can't buy these separately it comes right off the driveshaft except the rubber boot will be a PITA to fit on. I'm going to try calling BMR tomorrow they have a viper cv joint that looks identical. I can't believe I'm the only person that has broken one of these wtf. I was on track Saturday at Putnam Park and it grenaded I'm just glad it's not the rear diff. I'm going to clean it up tomorrow and see if I can figure out who makes it so I can call them direct if BMR doesn't come through.

I got it off and taken apart tonight with the help of a friend - the basket exploded. I suppose it would be re-buildable but I'd prefer to have a new one or an upgraded one. On the other hand I'd rather replace ten of these than one rear diff lol.

I broke on as well along with it went the diff, I know a guy that will make one for you. check out my thread http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/167421-testing-new-fix-wheelhop-custom-axles.html Same guy that made my axles is duplicating the $1k drive shaft using better lighter materials which will be way stronger as well as much cheaper.

So when the cv joint on the rear of the driveshaft breaks everyone considers that a broken driveshaft? BS I'm replacing the cv joint and I'll posting pictures and the source for the cv joint when I find it... Or I'll start a CTS-V cv joint manufacturing company and become a vendor lol. It can't be that hard to figure out the manufacturer and replace the cv joint WTF?

found the manufacturer today ...

and?

any progress is good progress right? I'm calling tomorrow to see if they supply these to anyone besides gm

well not unless I'm happy! lol keep us updated. I'm sure people will benefit from this in the future. Keep up the good work!

I had a motor mount completely seperate. When the dealer fixed that I had a bad vibration at about 1500 RPM in all gears. Turns out it was the rear CV Joint. They had to put in a new driveline....

ToyCTSV said:

any progress is good progress right? I'm calling tomorrow to see if they supply these to anyone besides gm

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whatever happened with this? i am having superbad vibrations and am out of warranty so i want to know what you did for the fix...

Hey guys looking for a stock shaft to work on a replacement for us,anybody have one ,a bad cv would be ok i just need it for measurements...Thanks

im pretty sure it is a driveshaft i will need... how long of a turnaround are we looking at if you were to get a shaft until the new one comes out? and what do you think an est. price would be?

bump... only because this is driving me nuts!

luke whats the price on a driveshaft? the other things mite have to be on hold here til i get this done...

power is no good if you cant drive!

Hendrix-Engineering said:

Hey guys looking for a stock shaft to work on a replacement for us,anybody have one ,a bad cv would be ok i just need it for measurements...Thanks

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I have one that is bad that I could give to you. I'd have to find it though. PM me if you want it.

SoJersey05V said:

im pretty sure it is a driveshaft i will need... how long of a turnaround are we looking at if you were to get a shaft until the new one comes out? and what do you think an est. price would be?

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Mine went bad when the 6 bolts backed out at V-Day II. Did you check those to see if they are tight?

i will go check them right now... its fckin weird it goes away when you push in the clutch or when you speed up..

Hendrix-Engineering said:

Hey guys looking for a stock shaft to work on a replacement for us,anybody have one ,a bad cv would be ok i just need it for measurements...Thanks

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I have one that the CV joint is good on, but the back CV boot has a rip in it. Let me know if you want it.

The the OP, try Cleveland Pick A Part. That's where I got my replacement. Ya I learned like you that the driveshaft isn't serviceable too....I was PISSED! $1200 from the stealership, I think it was $200 from CPA.

1200 for one, if it were me i'd be throwing an extra couple hundred and get the new dss axles.