aluminum or steel driveshaft?

[jrpitdog]

I am going to a one piece driveshaft(long story). I am going to cut one down and reweld the yoke, then get it balanced at a shop. My question is the local salvage yard has two really good condition shafts, one older steel about 3" diameter and one newer aluminum about a 4" shaft. They want 120 for the aluminum and 60 for the steel. I have a large lathe and can weld both myself. Is the aluminum worth the extra $$$.

[jrpitdog]

Just called a local guy that will build me an entirely new one, balanced and everything for 200, thats got to be the way to go right?

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by jrpitdog

Just called a local guy that will build me an entirely new one, balanced and everything for 200, thats got to be the way to go right?

if the shop has good reviews yes ide say go with that for sure ... im assuming it would also have a warranty which is better