Drive Shaft Shop GMVT2 Aluminum Rear Driveshaft 1330 U-Joint

The Drive Shaft Shop GMVT2 is a high-performance aluminum rear driveshaft designed as a direct replacement and upgrade. Built without a transmission yoke, it features 1330 series 3-5/8" U-joints and is engineered for performance driving applications including drag racing and drift. It carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Why Aluminum?

Aluminum driveshafts offer more than just a weight reduction over steel. Aluminum is naturally more torsionally flexible, allowing the shaft to absorb and dampen drivetrain shock loads rather than transmitting them directly to output shafts and related components. This characteristic smooths power delivery and helps protect expensive downstream drivetrain parts.

Aluminum also has a higher resonant frequency than steel, which is a critical advantage. A steel shaft can act as an amplifier of drivetrain vibration, whereas aluminum's material properties deaden vibration for a noticeably smoother, quieter driving experience.

Key Features:

• Lightweight aluminum construction for reduced rotational mass
• 1330 series U-joints (3-5/8" caps)
• No transmission yoke included — retains OEM yoke
• Higher resonant frequency than steel for superior vibration damping
• Torsional flex absorbs drivetrain shock, protecting output shafts and related components
• Suitable for drag and drift performance applications
• 1-year manufacturer warranty

The Drive Shaft Shop GMVT2 is a proven upgrade for builders seeking improved drivetrain durability and refinement over the factory steel unit.