Driveshaft interchangability 5kq vs 200q

[steve ankney]

Everyone,

I need to change out a driveshaft on my 86 5ktq.

The PO installed a 200 tranny, 200 torsen center and rear diff on my 5ktq. =
I'm not sure what driveshaft he used.

When he did the torsen swap he also put in a BMW center bearing. While putt=
ing in the center bearing he mangled the bearing housing.

To make a long story short, the driveshaft has never lined up properly. Whe=
n it gets wet, it get's off balance and makes a horrible racket.

I have a spare complete 200tq driveshaft that I got from Force5. I would li=
ke to put this on my 5ktq to remedy the problem. Should this fit ok or do I=
 need the 5ktq driveshaft? Or won't it matter because both driveshafts are =
the same?

I'd like some BTDT before I get the old one taken off.

Again, I'm not sure if a 5k or 200 driveshaft is already on there...

Thanks!

Steve
86 5ktq w/ Torsen, 1.8 bar IA, 2pc EM, Bilstein sport, S6 Eibach, Sport sea=
ts, Borla, Schrick cam, 20vt windage tray, BPV, etc, etc...
Holland, MI



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