News — Driveshaft

What happens if my drive shaft breaks while driving?  If an axle begins to fail while driving, your car will start to pull to one side as one wheel loses power. When the axle breaks completely its corresponding wheel will no longer turn and although the engine may still run, the car won't move. Get your drive shaft to be repaired or replaced at Sing Spare Parts Co. once you notice the symptoms of failing drive shaft such as excessive vibrations from the undercarriage before it’s too late.  Freddy Lim +6592353570 www.singspareparts.sg The only company in Singapore with more than...

What happens if you choose the wrong drive shaft length? Drive shaft length is very important. The function of the slip yoke is to compensate for suspension movement. A shaft that is too long can bottom-out the slip yoke in the trans, causing damage. A shaft that is too short doesn’t provide the yokes needed support and has potential to bind.  Having a hard time in determining which one is the right one for your car? We got you covered! Get your drive shaft to be replaced or reconditioned at Sing Spare Parts Co.  Freddy Lim +6592353570 www.singspareparts.sg The only...

What happens when rack and pinion goes out? It is important to be aware of what happens when rack and pinion goes out. When a pinion is on the verge of failure it can be very difficult to steer. However, if a rack or pinion goes out you will lose complete control of steering.Freddy Lim+6592353570www.singspareparts.sgThe only company in Singapore with more than 40 years of experience

Do you know there are common symptoms between steering rack and drive shaft when they are failing?A common symptom of a failing driveshaft and steering rack is an intense vibrations. The vibrations of bad drive shaft would be coming from the undercarriage. Meanwhile, for bad steering rack, the vibrations coming from the steering wheel itself.Another similarity is that both of them produce sound when they are failing. If you hear a loud clunking noise when shifting your vehicle, this is the sign of drive shaft damage. The likely culprit is a worn u-joint. A clunking sound is sign of a failing...

Do you know that drive shaft lifespan can last for 75,000 miles? If you allow the drive shaft to die completely, then it will reach the point where the wheels no longer receive any power. While there is no set lifespan of a drive shaft, it typically can last about 75,000 miles. Keep in mind depending on the vehicle, and wear and tear you may get much less or much more. When you start noticing your drive shaft going bad such as intense shaking from the undercarriage or clunking noise, get your drive shaft to be repaired or replaced at...