Prop Shaft?

(ldr) · (ldr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 05-19-2008, 6:19 PM

I bent the prop shaft on my 89 sunsetter. Does anyone know the dimensions of the shaft (length, diameter) or a good place to get a replacement.
Or is there any chance that it could be prepaired?

TIA

(justridin) · (justridin) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 05-19-2008, 6:48 PM

That prop shaft would be a 1" diameter. Malibu went to 1 1/8" about 1993 I believe. Sorry don't know the length. I had one repaired on Malibu of that vintage once and it worked out fine. Took it to a shop that balanced automotive drive shafts. However for the cost savings versus taking it out again if it was not right, I would put in a new one.

(h20jnky) · (h20jnky) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 05-19-2008, 6:57 PM

when you find out the length:

http://www.skidim.com/products.asp?dept=1011

(ldr) · (ldr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 05-19-2008, 7:46 PM

JK

how hard was it to take out?

(04outback) · (04outback) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 05-19-2008, 8:04 PM

also try Elberts.com
Great folks to deal with and can probably help you determine size. I did mine on my old boat (04 Outback DD) last year. I did it in one day... big delays came from lack of right tool and having to drive back into town. Ask Elberts what tools you HAVE to have. He'll recommend a couple that make the job easier! Also, there are downloadable instructions on elberts.com

Skidim.com are great folks too.

(26lacefield) · (26lacefield) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 05-19-2008, 9:45 PM

matt what lake were you at when you bent it.

(ldr) · (ldr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 05-19-2008, 10:07 PM

Ryan,

I got a new job up in sac and bent it when i hit a sandbar out on the river. how are things in Fresno?