ML>So .. I take the Buick to my friend.  He jacks it up.  Oops!  It has an   
   ML>aluminum drive shaft!  I've never seen this before and he tells me he cannot   
   ML>check, straighten it.  As well, yes, I've had drive shafts custom balanced i   
   ML>Houston a hundred miles South of me in College Station, Texas. But welding   
   ML>balance weights and fooling with aluminum tubing?  Hmmmmmm...   
      
   ML>Who should I listen to as to what they tell me about this?  What are the   
   ML>thoughts here?   
      
   I agree with your friend to not mess with the Alumimum Drive shaft .   
   While it can be done the welding is tricky and you cold end up having to   
   buy a new one anyhow. OR have a custom driveshaft made, Unless there is   
   already is one in the after market.   
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