Tried read more, Gene L ~ Cary , NC. Transmission makes a difference too. Denny's Driveshafts is a leader in building heavy-duty driveshafts for high-powered street cars as well as for all-out, drag-racing vehicles. 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For business hours see our contact us page. Please send us an E-MAIL requesting the measuring sheet and give us your complete name and address and we will be happy to send it out by US. That shaft is $123, painted and new U-joints. I have a crew cab long bed diesel 4x4 that I'm converting back to a manual transmission from an automatic transmission. I'm having one helluva time finding one at the yard that isn't all dented up from the oafish forklift drivers at the yard. WTF. Please join us at our NEW Mustangsandmore.com forums located at this location. You should measure the Drive shaft from the weld to weld. Some had very small bolts no larger than valve-cover bolts, and they broke easily. Fox Body Mustang Driveshaft Shop LMR.com for your 1979-93 Mustang driveshaft and component needs. I can clearly see the spot where they added on. Re: Driveshaft length? I talked to a guy I know tonite and he said that he should be able to do it for next to nothing. I am just curious. PROPER driveshaft measurements are different depending on what type of output is on your transmission / t-case as well as the collapsed/extended length. But in recent times, 45 inches has become the standard. Welcome to the Ford Mustang forum built for owners of the Mustang GT350, BOSS 302, GT500, and all other S550, S197, SN95, Fox Body and older Mustangs set up for open track days, road racing, and/or autocross. If you need immediate assistance Please call (716) 875-6640 and one of our tech advisors will instruct you on how to measure. SKU # 1052755. Email: techsupport@dormanproducts.com. If You give them Your VIN number they can tell You exactly what driveshaft You will need. For 4X4vehicles see Diagram "B", Diagram "G" and Diagram "K". Please notice this is a brand new message board, and you must re-register to gain access. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts. CC: Short of using a larger U-joint for added strength, what other key items should you consider when choosing a U-joint for performance use?DD: For performance applications, you really do not want a universal joint with a grease fitting because the joint body will be weaker than a solid body U-joint. Every driveline is painted, balanced at 3,500 RPM and shipped completely assembled. Limited-Lifetime Warranty. We have designed the best measuring sheets in the industry. If I can get enough measurements, I'll create a chart that we all refer to. Go to the Salvage yard and tell them you need a drive shaft for a 87-95 F350 crewcab long bed 4wd. Trucks with a higher tow rating need a thicker diameter driveshaft. That will be the standard for measuring these for our purposes. Figure 10: Prices for the Rear drive shaft will start at $279.00 for a Type B drive shaft running 1310 series u-joints. It is sorted by length to help with interchange. Once you have added your driveshaft to your shopping cart proceed to step two. Most of our team members have been working on driveshafts for over 25 years and would be happy to help you over the phone. Privacy Policy. Probably cost less than a replacement shaft. Then I tried to ask the guy then if they would do a shorten only for $19 but he got kinda indignant at that point. Would this even work out? These drawings will guide you to measure your application correctly to ensure proper fit and performance each and every time. Use the filters below to help you, find your driveshaft. I would think you'd have to get it re-heat treated, but I've never tried. Anyone know of a site that lists common driveshaft lengths so I can go find one in the junkyard. Most of you with CAR or 2 Wheel Drive truck applications will use Diagram "B" and Diagram "C". On a form available for download from Denny's Driveshaft, note all the measurements taken. 98108, ALL OUR STORES ARE OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8-5, How to Measure a Four Wheel Drive Driveshaft, Measuring Driveshaft Length on a One-Piece Driveshaft. Low-speed balancers are very common and are not capable of producing the same results in high-rpm applications. Obviously, I should have paid more attention to bed length and ext cab vs. regular cab. Standard Spicer Type Drive Shaft with 1310 half-ton U-joints -- $210. You do not need one full inch to drive the car but you need at least inch to get the rear universal joint to clear the pinion yoke when installing the driveshaft. The northern and southern coasts are each about 280 km (170 mi) long measured as a straight line, while the eastern coast . Your best bet is almost-always going to the local shops to have made what you need. For no reason other than meeting them at a swap meet I tried another major driveshaft company for a custom driveshaft for my 66 Mustang Pro Street. All said, there is usually an 8- to 10-pound difference between an aluminum and steel driveshaft depending on the original driveshaft construction. For the sake of comparison, a 50-inch-long driveshaft made of 3-inch diameter mild steel has a critical speed rating of 6,050 rpm. Length - Rear Part Number: A1659115 58 Reviews Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit $414.99 +$54.90 Core Charge Add to Cart Product Details Location : Rear Notes : Greasable; Steel drive shaft material Condition : Remanufactured See All Products Details A1 Cardone 65-9300 Driveshaft, 36 in. I thought it was the other way around? 2007 Ford F650XL-18ft Refrigerated Body/Thermo K. Price : CALL. When ordering a new driveshaft, there are numerous items to take into consideration, including (but not limited to): correct length, proper amount of yoke engagement with the transmission output shaft, driveshaft phasing, U-joint size and style, critical speed of the driveshaft, and overall strength. 2996134 1974 3.25 43.29 727,833 8-1/4 318 360 Barracuda. I do not have my old driveshaft so I can not take it out and measure it. Everyone knows that tires need to be balanced, but they don't think it is as important for the driveshaft. I was looking at junk driveshafts in a certain length range, so I wouldn't have to cut one down. $482.00. The other (397-M-4602-J) is for 96-00 Mustang and 96-98 Cobra 4.6L with Manual Transmission not sure of the length on it though. '97 Ford Aerostar AWD Rear Driveshaft 45.5". If the U-joint is truly bad, it will make this noise, but if it is in good shape, the noise is likely a result of improper rearend backlash, worn differential side gears, or loose rearend bearings. It seems there are a lot of sizes of these driveshafts on different cars from about 45-60+". We only use the solid-body, non-greaseable Dana/Spicer brand on all of our driveshafts because you cannot find a stronger or better made U-joint in any other brand. The guy I bought it from measured it and it was 58 1/8" long. I confusedly asked him again, if I brought in a full shaft already cut and rewelded, brand new u joints etc. That makes 16 different driveshaft lengths just for these relatively common cars over only five model years. Simply bring it to your supplier and theyll measure it for you. Your driveshaft is what delivers power/torque from your vehicles transmission to its wheel axels. cmaurer1 said: Just the length of the shaft. The yokes on it are fine, that was actually the first thing I checked. I am going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon. Welcome Visitor! A lot of the driveshafts listed give w to w and overall lenghts so I kept looking until I found one close, I still had to shorten it though (successfully thanks to info from the hamb). I am going to call around on Monday and see how much it will cost to get it shortened. Most FORD vehiclesuse Diagram "B" but some may use Diagram "K". Same for the 95 Ranger front shaft going to a '95 Ranger front axle. I am fairly certain that it should fit a 3.8L/3.9L. Universal Steel Custom Length Driveshaft Kits, 3 Inch OD (8) Material Type: Steel. First truck -- 1929 Model A Ford pickup, restored from ground up. Does anyone know exactly how long our driveshafts are? 1 - 11 of 11 Posts. The girdles were helpful on those applications but are unnecessary for U-bolt yokes. I finished up my turbo LS swap earlier this year and decided to swap the th400 for a 4L80e. 1964-1966 Mustang Steel Driveshaft . Another potential clue: a cross reference manual that I have from April 1970 associates the C7ZZ-D shaft with one of two engineering numbers: C7ZW-4602-D or C8ZW-4602-H. Anyone ever had this problem? It is off of a 94 5.0L and it is aluminum and only $100. In extreme cases, the internal spline can twist, which will bind up the slip movement of the yoke. There is absolutely nothing wrong with U-bolts. CC: Does a carbon-fiber driveshaft transfer less vibration than a steel or aluminum driveshaft?DD: Yes. However, the weight savings would be very small by comparison. Follow along as we highlight the basics of the measurements required to be able to build a proper driveshaft for your vehicle. Trained driveline technicians are here to help guide you regarding any question you may have on Ford driveline. Use M1-6 if regular pinion yoke on differential. Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47d. If it was a '94 5.0, it should be the same length. That shaft is $123, painted and new U-joints. Add To Cart. I would like to find out all drive shaft lengths and see what can be used from older destroyed vehicles from a junk yard thanks for your time. Jan 18, 2006. Maybe i'll go to a salvage yard and see what i can come up with. Thanks everyone for your advice. Can you get aluminum driveshafts shortened? One that's made of 3.5-inch o.d. That is why a high-speed, high-rpm balancer is the only way to do it right. I need to give up my old school solution to drive shafts and get on board with the current practices. There were four different wheelbase lengths times two different transmission lengths times at least two different rear axle flange to centerline lengths. I think it is a good deal. I'm debating on just shortening the stock driveshaft vs buying a new upgraded one. Measure the U-joint width on the rearend housing yoke. I'm happy , hes happy, usually done quick and easy. Unless you use a short yoke on the rear end, then you can use the 51. Most everyone reading this knows of a friend who has had a driveshaft built, modified, or rebalanced and has had to take it back numerous times because it never ends up right. Now it is a ZF5S-47 transmission. Auto trans are like 3" longer. Came in on time. Each DIAGRAM will give you spaces to fill in and choices to CIRCLE for the different possibilities.Please remember we will need ALL the questions answered for the DIAGRAM you are using to quote a price or to build a shaft. DD: If you have a 3-inch OD mild steel tube driveshaft that has a .083-inch wall thickness, it will be the same weight as a chrome-moly tube driveshaft of the same dimension and thickness. Special Instructions Unavailable Description Thanks. Simple, no hassle and headache free! '00-09 Ford Ranger Reg Cab Short Bed 50.25". Write these measurements down and bring them with you to our shop so that we can provide you with the correct drive shaft. If I can't find an oem one off of a donor car I'll get one made but figured I'd look around a little first. '96 Ford Explorer 2wd XL 50.75" (I think the one for a manual trans is around 52 or 53") 65-68 Mustangs with small blocks and C-4/Top loader are 49-50 inches depending on the pinion yoke used. 1310 Spicer Series: 1 1/16 Cup Diameter (see Diagram A Dimension C below) 3 7/32 Length (see Diagram A Dimension B below) Certain Ford applications have 2 cups 1 1/8" diameter. I hope not too much. Obviously, many of us have modified our vehicles and use driveshafts of lengths other than stock. I have a few quick questions based on the front driveshaft. It now has a T-5 and 9 inch (long yoke) and a 50 inch shaft. CC: With regards to a driveshaft, what does "critical speed" mean?DD: Critical speed is the maximum rpm a driveshaft operates at without exhibiting any distortion, causing vibration that can result in failure or breakage. Needs to be 53-53.5" long. Unfortunately, many people think that a low-speed balancing machine will work fine for all applications, regardless of power or rpm, and that is simply not true. Become a Partner. If the driveshaft can be installed, with no weight on the rear wheels, then you are good to go. The stock-size U-joint is likely a 1310-series, so upgrading to 1330-series would be the first step, with a 1350-series being the best choice for anything with substantially increased power. NOTICE! 18ft Morgan Body with Thermo King M300 with standy by The truck has been inspected, and is in excellent running condition. Please notice this is a brand new message board, and you must re-register to gain access. To prevent vibration at all speeds, drive shaft balancing weights are welded to the shaft. . Thankyou to Don Check here in MI. If you still have your driveshaft, then measuring it is easy. And for those of you playing along at home, it looks I'm going to need about ~45.5" after I get the 8.5" 10-bolt in. Quality heavy duty Ford Driveshaft also known as Ford Driveline or Ford Propeller Shaft is available new or completely remanufactured with new U-Joints, CV Joint and Center Support with bearing - complete with Free Shipping and ready to install. Heres how: First, make sure your vehicles weight is on the springs. Driveshafts also come in different diameters based on the towing rating of the truck. Note the measurement on the tape measure to determine the length of the driveshaft. Ford also defined the critical speed estimation to identify driveshaft and gearing requirements for production. You will need to know if you want a steel or aluminum shaft, your u-joint series (Reference Page) and tube diameter (Reference Page) for this step. Some GM parts catalogs have driveshaft length charts, I'll have a look at work tomorrow if I can remember. Sense I am in Ca, we have pick and pulls here. The Eaton HO32 measures 12-1/4" from the center of the axle tube to the center of the U-joint on the pinion yoke. Without knowing the rear end that was in the vehicle driveshaft length is not standard. Dorman Drive Shaft Sell Sheet - Spanish. 4130 alloy steel is 7,110 rpm, and a 4-inch diameter 7075 aluminum shaft is good to 8,170 rpm. 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear . Will I need a stronger driveshaft to prevent breakage?Denny's Driveshafts: If your engine is making more than 500 hp, you should strongly consider upgrading the driveshaft and universal joints to a larger and stronger size or series. I am fairly certain that it should fit a 3.8L/3.9L. It is lighter than my aluminum driveshaft and a good ten inches longer as well. A forum community dedicated to Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. FRPP driveshafts are the same part# for both cars, M-4602-G. but i'll measure it anyway. This is what I have been looking for over a year . You must log in or register to reply here. The shaft is shorter. Then do the same from the transfer case to the rear differential yoke centerline. Lots of info, but not the info I was looking for. 4) If you buy one of the damaged ones you found it should cost less than $100 and take maybe 2 or 3 hours to have it re-tubed at a local machine or drive line shop. All I had to do was paint it. Good call on assembling this info. All Rights Reserved. It is 1997 f350 diesel crew cab long bed 4x4 (168.4 wheel base). 13.06@105.89 with AC and overdrive. --. We recently upgraded to a new 1310-series driveshaft that Denny's says is good for well over 500 hp. My 67 with the C4 and 8 inch was 51 inch from center of u joint to center of u joint. Driveshaft universal joints are 3-1/4" and tube diameter could vary 2-3/4" or 3". Add to Cart-14%. $401.99 /each. Your Aluminum Mk-VIII driveshaft is 3" longer than a Crown Vics 55.5" C to C. It's the same length as a town car driveshaft. Anyone know of such a chart or list, specifically for 70s and 80s? Hollanders Interchange manuals gives the length on a LOT of the driveshafts. 1965 Ford Mustang Drive Shaft in-stock with same-day shipping. 1; 2; Next. Copyright 2006, Steve LaRiviere. New driveshaft for TKO600 is ~47" center-to-center. I will definitely tell them. I believe i can get driveshafts from there off any 2 wheel drive ford f250/s350 manual or automatic, they have the same lengths. ). Place one end of the tape measure near the end of the front flange. Autos are LONGER? Doing myself a disservice going 3.73 over 4.30 on 7.3L gas dually? Next, measure from the center of where the center bearing attaches to the frame to the center of the universal joint in the rear end. Looking for Blue 40-20-40 seat for OBS. 2883775 1970-71 3.25 42.60 727,833 9-3/4 426 440 Barracuda. The 9 inch going in is one inch longer than the 8 inch so I will need a 50 incher. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. CC: How much lighter is an aluminum driveshaft versus a steel driveshaft?DD: While aluminum is lighter, it has to be thicker to offer the proper amount of strength. My truck is a 92 F150 4x4 with 5.0 V8 and M5R2 and 1356 BW manual transfercase. Technical Support Available. If youre wondering how to measure for a drive shaft with two pieces, follow these steps: Begin by putting the weight of the vehicle on its springs. year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. QA1 | #721JJ21204. I talked to a local driveshaft shop, told him what I wanted. For remanufactured units we also provide you with a prepaid shipping label to send the old driveshaft back so you can get your core deposit back quickly. It is 1 inch Longer than a 6cyl. I measured my rear drive shaft and it is 35 inches from center line of the bearing cap to bearing cap. Summary: CHEVY DRIVE SHAFT LENGTH CHART - CHANGING A U JOINT, OR UNIVERSAL 2021-11-05 2005, chevrolet, silverado 1500, 78.0 inch bedlength; Replacing a drive shaft . Does this indicate that the U-joints are about to fail?DD: The noise is transmitted by the driveshaft, but the driveshaft likely isn't the cause of the noise. This is a chart of common 1966 and later RWD Mopar slip yokedriveshafts. The U-joints must angle at exactly the same time to reduce unwanted vibration or surging as it rotates through an angle. Yeah, thanks for the info. Phone: 1-866-933-2911. Does anyone here have a listing of common driveshaft lengths, I'm looking for a donor shaft that'll work in my Son's 70 Nova with Ford nine inch conversion. My bad. Drive shafts are found in automobiles, heavy duty . We strive for excellence, attention to detail and product workmanship. It is a custom piece. CC: When putting an automatic transmission in Reverse, sometimes a loud clang sounds like its coming from the driveshaft. A vehicle with a flat-style pinion flange will need much less travel for installation purposes. Come join the discussion about performance, builds, modifications, reviews, engine swaps, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! can occur and disrupt the best-laid plans. 311 S. Brandon St. $329.95. The 2020 Ford F-150 has A78.8 inch long driveshaft on the standard base model. Not always. new ujoints, balanced, checked for straightness,etc. I went and got it Friday evening. There is no difference in length between a driveshaft from an auto truck or manual truck. $50 sounds pretty reasonable to get a shaft shortened / balanced. Hope this helped. Just make sure car is sitting at ride height With full weight on suspension when measuring, with front input shaft backed out 1 to 11/2" when measuring center to center, Dont ask me how I learned that one. CC: How much should the front yoke of a driveshaft engage the output shaft of the transmission?DD: The slip yoke should be able to go into the tailshaft of the transmission so the barrel is fully inside the seal. Measure the distance between the tail shaft face (see diagram) and the face of the rear yoke. I know.. That is what confused me as well lol I will just have to see how much it costs to get it to fit on my car. Just make sure you tell whatever shop you take it too. ($0.00). I was hoping to find some FAQ thread that lists stock driveshaft lengths from various vehicles. Alright Center to center of the U joint it is. I went to standard auto right near richmond va and told them the length i needed gave them the measurements and it fit perfectly i converted my 2 piece driveshaft to a 1 piece. Check if this fits your Ford F150. lately he has been able to take my dimensions, grab a used drive line out of a pile and make me a good modified used one at much less than new one. Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300 335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland Y-Block V8 (239, 272, 292, 312, 317, 341, 368) Other Ford Engines Misc. I Got the right Length driveshaft at last for my 1973 V-8 Maverick 2-DR. If your rearend yoke has small retaining tabs, be sure to measure the width between tabsnot between the outer edges. DOM (drawn over mandrel) tubing is a better choice for strength and DOM also provides improved balancing. 2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap . My driveshaft came from an auto truck and works with my manual. $172.54 /kit. Balancing a driveshaft to 1,500 rpm is certainly not the same as balancing a driveshaft to 7,000 rpm. ADAMS DRIVESHAFT XJ Front 1350 HALF ROUND CV DRIVESHAFT [EXTREME DUTY SERIES] SOLID U-JOINT. All our drive shafts are shipped via UPS Ground with Free Shipping. The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. Then back it " to 1" (or to desired running position). Now push your transmission yoke all the way into the transmission. CC: Why does a rear U-joint wear out so often?DD: This usually only occurs when a U-bolt-style pinion yoke is used. Rather, have the vehicle sitting on a level surface and resting on its own weight when taking measurements. Most 4X4 Front shafts use Diagram "F" and Diagram "G", Most 4x4 Rear shafts use Diagram "B" , Diagram "G" and Diagram "K", For Bronco llvehicles we have a much stronger upgrade so please see Diagram "H", If you cannot VIEW or PRINT the MEASURING SHEET. I saw a bunch online measured weld to weld. If the 77 had a 7.5" rear in it instead of the 8.5 that the 75 probably had, the pinion would be farther back in the car and require a longer driveshaft. You need the rear d/shaft to be from the same wheelbase truck. If youre wondering how to measure a drive shaft when the shaft is missing, then you need to measure the distance from the yoke to the transfer case. The way to measure is from the front face of the t-case flange to the rear of the axle yoke (centerline of the u-joint cups.) -2000 3.8L TKO600, 1.8 60ft, 8.71 @ 81mph, Just the length of the shaft. Equine/Bovine Ultrasound Machine for sale! There have been different driveshaft sizes throughout the years that have been on different trims for the F-150. Every driveline is painted, balanced at 3,500 RPM and shipped completely assembled. In length between a driveshaft to 1,500 ford driveshaft length chart is certainly not the info i was hoping to find some thread! A crew cab long bed 4wd pick and pulls here you on how to measure your application correctly to proper. 42.60 727,833 9-3/4 426 440 Barracuda 4x4 that i 'm happy, hes happy hes!: steel a Ford pickup, restored from ground up was looking for over years! 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