Where to buy GKN driveshafts

[charlE30]

Hi all, anyone know where I can buy a pair of GKN drivehsafts for an E30? I can find sellers over in the states but not here. I've tried all the usual places like GSF/Eurocarparts etc

[paultv]

Is this the right part number? for vehicle with ABS? Correct for my Cabby....

https://www.autodoc.de/autoteile/oem/33211226901

Paul

[charlE30]

You can check using your VIN on realoem.com but yep 901 will fit a 325 caby with ABS

I've read some bad reviews on the cheaper driveshafts hence my search for GKN ones.

Charlie

[charlE30]

Thanks for the link BTW, they have the GKN described as "LÖBRO drive shaft"

https://www.autodoc.de/lobro/1385593

Charlie

[paultv]

Yeah I think they are built using GKN parts - I bought the SKF ones - appear well made and a lot quieter than the clunky ones on the car right now -
god knows when I'll get time to install them!

Paul

[paultv]

Here's the SKF shaft.

[charlE30]

I've got exactly the same set sat here and they dont fit the output flange on my diff, just waiting to return them. What does the inner end on your SKF look like?

My SKF and my original

[paultv]

Here's mine

[charlE30]

Thanks for the photo Paul, looks like mine's been labelled up as the VKJC1148 incorrectly then
I've raised the issue with the place I purchased so will see what they come back saying.

Have you changed driveshafts before? really easy on the E30.

Charlie

[paultv]

Yes, but I'm doing this as part of a bigger job - trailing arm bushes - rear brake flexi's - new rear bearings - backplates - the drive shafts and the off side handbrake cable, I did the other one done a few months ago.

I just have find a week with no travel to take the car off the road.

Paul

[Foe]

Yes, but I'm doing this as part of a bigger job - trailing arm bushes - rear brake flexi's - new rear bearings - backplates - the drive shafts and the off side handbrake cable, I did the other one done a few months ago.

I just have find a week with no travel to take the car off the road.

Paul

Would love to see this documented!

[staley_turbo]

Im also looking for GKN shafts so thanks for the link!

Does any one know who made the shafts originally for BMW?

[onthames]

PSX_20190901_173352.jpgHere's the SKF shaft.

Hi Paul, how did these skf shafts serve you?

[paultv]

Happy Xmas -

Well they are fine, although pretty tough to fit - the inner boot is strong and only allows you to fit one bolt at a time - then rotate for the next one - a bit of a pain - but they've served well so far..
no complaints.

Paul

[onthames]

Happy Xmas -

Well they are fine, although pretty tough to fit - the inner boot is strong and only allows you to fit one bolt at a time - then rotate for the next one - a bit of a pain - but they've served well so far..
no complaints.

Paul

Happy xmas to you do Paul

Were these the ones?
https://m.autodoc.co.uk/skf/7156387

[paultv]

Sure I bought mine from Autodoc - but I've looked at my purchase history and can't find them - the numbers tally just fine VKJC 1148
looks to be the one.... I think my history doesn't go back far enough.

They should have the narrow shoulder to fit correctly into the output shafts on the diff.

Paul

[chatstar123]

I bought the Spidan one from Autodoc a while back and has been good also. I believe they are owned by GKN.

[onthames]

I bought the Spidan one from Autodoc a while back and has been good also. I believe they are owned by GKN.

Had a look at them. Seems they are remanufactured? Were yours?

[martauto]

I bought the Spidan one from Autodoc a while back and has been good also. I believe they are owned by GKN.

Had a look at them. Seems they are remanufactured? Were yours?

Curious, why do you say this ?
They look new to me but I`m open to views.

Mart.

[onthames]

I bought the Spidan one from Autodoc a while back and has been good also. I believe they are owned by GKN.

Had a look at them. Seems they are remanufactured? Were yours?

Curious, why do you say this ?
They look new to me but I`m open to views.

Mart.

The GKN ones on Autodoc (spidan) say remanufactured right at the bottom of the description

[paultv]

The ones I bought ( see photos earlier in thread ) were new - at least as far as I could tell !!

On Autodoc the Era and Spidan must be remanufactured as they have a core charge applied.

Paul

[onthames]

The ones I bought ( see photos earlier in thread ) were new - at least as far as I could tell !!

On Autodoc the Era and Spidan must be remanufactured as they have a core charge applied.

Paul

Yeah the skf ones are new I think. But I heard they changed the skf design and now it doesn't fit? I think someone here contacted tech support and the skf does not fit anymore unfortunately

[DanThe]

Ive had a pair of those skf from autodoc and didnt realise the inner was wrong until I had already fitted the outer and tried it into the diff output, they refused to take them back/exchange/refund, c**ts...

[chatstar123]

I bought the Spidan one from Autodoc a while back and has been good also. I believe they are owned by GKN.

Had a look at them. Seems they are remanufactured? Were yours?

I don't remember but I assume so as there was a core charge. It looked brand new though.

[paultv]

I must have been lucky...maybe earlier stock...but if they now don't fit they should be off the list.

Paul