Driveshaft

Your engine can generate a lot of power, but all that torque is useless sitting under your hood. Somehow that power has to be translated to motion and sent to your wheels, or your vehicle isn't going anywhere. The responsibility of turning your wheels belongs to your driveshaft. The driveshaft is a propeller shaft that takes engine power and sends it to your drive wheels. If you have a front wheel drive car, truck, or SUV, you've got two driveshafts that are often referred to as half shafts. For rear wheel drive vehicles, you will find one long driveshaft that extends to the back wheels. The actual rotary motion captured by your driveshaft comes from the powertrain'your engine and transmission. As your driveshaft carries this rotary motion to the drive axles, it must also articulate with the movement of the rear axle as your vehicle hits road imperfections. Since the driveshaft is a rigid structure, it is under quite a bit of strain. One of the biggest problems you can run up against is snapping or otherwise damaging your driveshaft. If this happens, there is no question about what is going to occur as a result: your vehicle is going to stay right where it is, because without your driveshaft, your wheels can't turn. Fortunately, your driveshaft is a pretty tough piece of equipment, so you won't have to worry about investing in a new driveshaft every six months. Still, if your driveshaft breaks due to wear and tear, or one of the universal joints on your driveshaft stops moving, you can replace this essential component quickly and conveniently with our great selection of automotive parts in our extensive online catalogue.