did i get the wrong driveshaft?

[Harley]

i picked this up at the wrecking yard today but i thought my ends would attach to it? it is a first gen explorer shaft...is this correct?

 

[70roadrunner]

only if you have an explorer trans and front diff, otherwise its too long. I have a B II front driveshaft. its from an 84. pm me if you are interested

 

[adsm08]

That would work on an 88+ or an 86 + with auto trans, but you need the 1354 transfer case to use it was a front shaft.

A lot of guys use them as a rear shaft, but it takes some modification.

 

[Harley]

That would work on an 88+ or an 86 + with auto trans, but you need the 1354 transfer case to use it was a front shaft.

A lot of guys use them as a rear shaft, but it takes some modification.

Sorry guys..I wasn't very clear..its for the rear of my bronco...I'm hoping after I do the lift that the length will be fine. Not sure about the ends though....

 

[country0001]

It'll work with some modification. Thats what I'm using.

Check this out....

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126558

 

[Harley]

It'll work with some modification. Thats what I'm using.

Check this out....

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126558

thanks! im confused about the flanges though...i have a 5 speed trans...i dont know what flanges to ask the jy for? would they have them? or are they still mounted on a transfer case somewhere? :icon_confused:

 

[country0001]

Measure the spacing on the bolt flanges. It should be 2.75". If so, I might have a set.

 

[Harley]

Measure the spacing on the bolt flanges. It should be 2.75". If so, I might have a set.

wow! cool...i just measured and bolt center to center, measured diagonally is 3.5 inches. let me know if you have them, let me know what you want for them....im going to need them. im doing my lift this weekend and will know after how long my driveshaft needs to be.

 

[country0001]

wow! cool...i just measured and bolt center to center, measured diagonally is 3.5 inches. let me know if you have them, let me know what you want for them....im going to need them. im doing my lift this weekend and will know after how long my driveshaft needs to be.

Measure horizonatily

 

[Harley]

Measure horizonatily

ok, will do when i get home....

 

[Harley]

Measure the spacing on the bolt flanges. It should be 2.75". If so, I might have a set.

i measured and it came out to 2.5 center to center....should i have measured on the next side too? are they spaced evenly?

 

[Harley]

is this correct?

 

[country0001]

Measure from the the center of each hole. It probably is 2.75". PM me your info and we'll work something out.

 

[Harley]

Measure from the the center of each hole. It probably is 2.75". PM me your info and we'll work something out.

im confused...i measured again...2.5 from hole center to center. total flange width measured from edge to edge is 3 inches. what am i doing wrong? stock rear end and stock transfer case. ill pm you my info...

 

[Harley]

well, it seems that my driveshaft problem has taken another turn...i have all the parts and cut the yoke like i was supposed too but it is not going to be long enough!! if i had a different trans, it would work from what ive been reading...from rear to transfer case, it needs a 35 inch shaft. im frustrated...

 

[shadow88]

How much lift and what tranny are you using?

 

[Harley]

How much lift and what tranny are you using?

i added about 5 inches of lift to the rear and just sitting there it needs a 35inch or more driveshaft...its a 5 speed FM145. really need some advise...what will bolt on but is too long?? ill have it shortened...

 

[Harley]

i added about 5 inches of lift to the rear and just sitting there it needs a 35inch or more driveshaft...its a 5 speed FM145. really need some advise...what will bolt on but is too long?? ill have it shortened...

ordered a driveshaft from broncograveyard...thanks for all the help guys...just need to get it done asap, so had to dig in the wallet.