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The Axle Exchange is the leading supplier of premium, 1-piece driveshafts for S197 Mustangs. They’re lighter, stronger, vibration-free, tested to the highest standards and feature the most consistent machine welds. Best of all, Axle Exchange driveshafts are made right here in the good old USA using ONLY tested USA parts (NO CAM OR OFFSHORE PARTS, EVER)! Make your next driveshaft an Axle Exchange driveshaft: It’s good for YOUR ride AND good for our economy.  Remember, anyone can make you a driveshaft for your 2005-09 & 1979-04 Mustang but we're different and better. 

Our driveshafts were featured in MM&FF magazine.  They dropped 5 pounds, shaved .3 of a second off of the quarter mile E.T. and added 2MPH to their quarter mile trap speed by just adding our aluminum driveshaft and a set of 4.10 rear gears! 

Our driveshafts were chosen by GM Performance Parts for the crate Chevelle featured in the October 2008 issue of Hot Rod magazine.

The ultimate 2005-09 & 1979-04 driveshafts:

• Direct fit, OEM driveshaft replacement for 2005-09 & 1979-04 Mustang V-6, Mustang GT, Mustang Bullitt, Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Saleen Mustang, Roush Mustang and others
• Saves up to 30 lbs. over stock (shave up to .16 off your 1/4 mile E.T.
• No modifications required required (minor mods. may be necessary on cars lowered more than 1.25")
• 4” Std. & 4” H.D. driveshafts available

Important Installation Notice:  The Axle Exchange does not perform driveshaft installation or removal services.  If you require these services, we recommend seeking the assistance of a qualified mechanic in your area.

Superior USA Made Materials:
• 100% USA tested quality (NO CAM or inferior untested offshore parts, ever!)
• 100% USA DOM seamless tubing, welding wire, replaceable forged u-joints & H.D. aluminum weld yokes (no seems to split or fail)
• 100% USA H.D. aluminum weld yokes are torque tested to 4,000 lbs. torque
NOTE: Inferior cam & offshore aluminum weld yokes typically fail at 1,500 to 1,800 pounds torque

 

 

 

 

 

Superior Equipment:  
• Every driveshaft is built on Axi-Line Equipment, the best equipment in the business.

 

 

 


Superior Techniques:
 
• All welds are machine made (precise, consistent and ultra-clean)


• Every driveshaft is "road speed" computer balanced as an entire assembly
• Every driveshaft runout is within .010" T.I.R. (compare us against anyone!)

Race Proven On 750+HP Mustangs!
• JDM Engineering Mustangs produce 750+HP , hundreds of runs on the same shaft with NOT ONE failure.
• "If you're not running an Axle Exchange driveshaft in your 'Stang, you're taking chances."  Jim D'Amore, JDM Engineering  "We tried them all.  Finally, we bought an Axle Exchange Drive Shaft.  We liked them so much, we bought a second and a third for our cars.  With the Axle Exchange, we stopped playing guinea pig and started winning more races without failures.  It's really simple:  Axle Exchange driveshafts just plain work and now we won't run anything else.  We are still amazed at their quality and performance.  They have the best balance and the strongest driveshafts in the business.  Look at the welds and you'll see Formula 1 quality.  Their the strongest driveshafts on the market and will lighten your 'Stang by about 29 lbs. (you'll run about .16 quicker in the quarter with no other changes).  Trust me, Axle Exchange driveshafts won't let you down."


JDM Engineering 750+ HP S197 Mustang

Driveshaft 4"
Std.
4"
 HD
Material USA seamless T6061 DOM aluminum USA seamless T6061 DOM aluminum
HD replaceable solid forged u-joints Yes Yes
T6061 Aluminum Weld Yoke Yes Yes
Weight savings 30 lbs. 30 lbs.
Point of origin USA USA
Design 1-piece seamless 1-piece seamless
Precision balanced to .001" Yes Yes
Quicker acceleration Yes Yes
Smoother operation Yes Yes
Reduces drivetrain vibration Yes Yes
Improves powertrain rigidity Yes Yes
Fits lowered vehicles (up to 1.25" drop without mods.) Yes Yes
Instructions Manual Manual
Special Notes: None None
Mfg. Direct Yes Yes
Retail Price $599.95 $699.95


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