Driveshaft Wont Fit??

[NoFlex]

I have an sr20 with a j30 diff and ive been using a non abs driveshaft for the year no problem. I recently replaced the trans with a KA trans and installed an ACT clutch kit. For some reason I cant fit my driveshaft back on. It seems to be a bit too long, I don't understand why since the ka trans is the same length.

Ive tried loosening the diff and unbolting the trans subframe. Any input would be appreciated

[NoFlex]

Anything???

[racepar1]

Get a hammer and flathead screwdriver and knock the dust shield off the back of the trans. It's the sheetmetal ring that's pressed onto the output housing. You CANNOT run a NON-ABS driveshaft with an ABS diff unless you remove that shield. Your old trans might not have had one already.

[jedi03]

Lol I forgot about that thing! Had the same issue when I did the swap...

[NoFlex]

Originally Posted by racepar1

Get a hammer and flathead screwdriver and knock the dust shield off the back of the trans. It's the sheetmetal ring that's pressed onto the output housing. You CANNOT run a NON-ABS driveshaft with an ABS diff unless you remove that shield. Your old trans might not have had one already.

you're a lifesaver, just did exactly that and it fit!!! Thanks a lot for commenting and helping me out

[geiheci]

just did exactly that and it fit!!! Thanks a lot for commenting and helping me out

[jlmason]

Ran across this thread and it's great info to have.
This may be a stupid question but if you still have working abs does swapping to a non abs driveshaft affect the abs working correctly?

[cotbu]

Originally Posted by jlmason

Ran across this thread and it's great info to have.
This may be a stupid question but if you still have working abs does swapping to a non abs driveshaft affect the abs working correctly?

No, its just the length we are referring too.

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[jlmason]

Cool that's what I thought but wanted to make sure. It so much easier to find a non abs driveshaft around here than an abs one. Lol