I have a 2005 Crossfire Roadster. When I went in today to have things checked after winter, I was told the rubber drive shaft couplers were cracking. However, I was told you have to replace the entire driver shaft ($1,927.00). Do you have to replace the entire drive shaft just for the couplers???

 

NO !!!! The flex disc are replaced just by themselves. Get away from that shop and find a honest mechanic.

 

You can do it yourself. It's not hard, you just have to be patient. I also replaced my driveshaft center support bearing. I would advise doing that as well. The whole thing cost less than $300.00 when I did mine.
Here's how I did mine:
LINK toFlex disc replacement

 

Thanks so much, I knew I wasn't crazy

 

Nana's gone red
You didn't identify which Crossfire model you have. The SRT6 couplers DO NOT fit the Limited, Base or SE models. You'll find the correct parts listed by the Mercedes Benz SLK 320 that correspond to the non SRT6 models.
Easily found on numerous parts suppliers, such as NeedsWing.com....
Dennis
DTMenace

 

Thanks, when I bought the car it was advertised as a "Limited", and when I looked up by vin # that is what it gave me, However, the mechanic called it a base roadster (it doesn't specify on the title), and on the leather inside door panel it says "SRT6"?? How do I know for sure?

 

Photos of the car, the engine and the vin would help.

 

Just sent all to Svengoolie- thanks... Couldn't see the difference on small pics and my computer blocked making them larger.

 

What part of Missouri? I am originally from St. Louis County. The tornadoes hit about 3 miles from where my sisters lived in U. City.

 

I'm, in Springfield and have lived around here since I was 5 (I'm now 72). Thanks for all your help, it"s really appreciated...

 

Well young man, enjoy the ride.

 

Well, sorry but I'm just an old "Broad." And you're so right- life is too short to sweat the little stuff. HAPPY MOVING ON....

 

Haha, my mistake and I said young because I am 81. Enjoy your Crossfire.

 

No worries, take care

 

Nana
The mechanic is clueless....

There was NEVER a Red SRT6 Roadster manufactured at the Karmann factory or offered in that color by Chrysler. The RED roadsters were offered in two trim levels, Limited with a leather interior (3 different color combinations), 7 spoke wheels or the SE model with gray cloth, low back bucket seats and 15 spoke SRT6 type wheels.
Anyone can add fake emblems to the car, such as SRT6, but that's a wish, not reality!
Hope this ID's your car....
Dennis
DTMenace

 

Thanks so much..