Rebuilding a DSM driveshaft in 2023?

GSX and Galant progress both in one video? Weird! But this covers both the 1g and 2g designs and their challenges. I tackle the complete job and share alternative methods and how to approach it with a limited and dwindling parts supply chain.

I don't think there's anything but part numbers that I can add that I didn't already share in the video. I talked enough in this video to save you the long description.

These kinds of videos covering thousands of dollars worth of parts are very expensive to make. Good videos might earn hundred from ad revenue. Sometimes more than one. My Patreon crew gets it! If you want to support my production, join Patreon and let me add your name to the list of saints who making each episode possible, please visit:
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OEM Prices and inventory from ExtremePSI in 2023.
3 MB154554 Spider Joint $126.63 $379.89
1 MB505119 Lobro Boot kit $109.93 $109.93
2 MB505495 1g Carrier Bearing $121.32 $242.64
4 MB288653 Carrier Bearing Nut $2.30 $9.20
2 MA143517 Driveshaft locknut $8.07 $16.14
2 MB241174 Carrier spacer set $11.27 $22.54
Total: $780.34 -1g complete rebuild/no yoke

If you have a 2g, this is all that differs. It's a little cheaper because one of the carrier bearings is cheaper, and you can't get the other one. But if you have to fix the front carrier, the aftermarket solutions are an additional expense. All other parts and quantities are the same as above...
1 MB837577 2g REAR Carrier Bearing $87.87
1 MIT-EVO-CBHK 2g carrier hardware kit $36.00

Now imagine how I did all of this X2 in one video plus the cost of the performance upgrades. Thank Patreon because they're the only reason these videos exist. Anyone outspending their ad revenue ratio 20:1 for a whole year plus paying shop rent would have been bankrupt 10 months ago. It's the worst business model you could ever have, so thank THOSE GUYS that these videos exist. All I do is have the patience to work a second full time job filming and editing what they bought. I share my experience assembling it. I'm clearly not doing any of this for personal wealth.

I was impressed by JXB's response time, competency, and customer service. These are the kinds of companies doing the hard work to help us improve and preserve our platform.
SINGLE 1g or 2g JXB Carrier Bearing with 1 bushing $280
1g or 2g JXB Carrier Bearing SET with 2 bushings $490
https://www.jxbperformance.com/produc...

Aluminum driveshaft ± $1000
Carbon Fiber driveshaft ± $1700
https://driveshaftshop.com/product-ca...

The only pair of snap ring pliers I used:
https://www.mactools.com/products/tpq34

You can search for a bushing press kit, hydraulic press, or 2-jaw puller and find them within your budget anywhere. So here's my siphon-feed blowgun cleaner video instead:
   • DIY Parts Washer  

If you don't have an automotive-friendly powered coating service in your area, you can find Detective Coating on Facebook. He'll probably encourage you to find one in your area for the big jobs if you're not from Virginia because shipping can be weird, but if you're lucky enough to live close by, well then...