Ford Cars Driveshaft Lengths Chart/List 77Pinto Posting Freak Posts: 1,736 Joined: Feb 2001 #1 10-09-2016, 03:50 AM I have been able to find charts/lists from other manufacturers with spec.s of driveshafts used on all their cars, as well as lists for Ford trucks, but not cars. The shorter driveshaft length is . Thanks. 1; 2; Next. F350 (dana60) front driveshaft spec is 41-3/8 long measured flange to center of ujoint, while F450 is measured 36-1/4 from center of inner ujoint to center of ujoint. We will need to check the rear U-Joint width if not a flange type at differential. Rear driveshaft is a 2-piece driveshaft with carrier bearing. Aug 10, 2015. I was hoping to find some FAQ thread that lists stock driveshaft lengths from various vehicles. Yeah, thanks for the info. Driveshafts also come in different diameters based on the towing rating of the truck. That is why a high-speed, high-rpm balancer is the only way to do it right. Autos are LONGER? It is off of a 94 5.0L and it is aluminum and only $100. Follow along as we highlight the basics of the measurements required to be able to build a proper driveshaft for your vehicle. Go to the Salvage yard and tell them you need a drive shaft for a 87-95 F350 crewcab long bed 4wd. The girdles were helpful on those applications but are unnecessary for U-bolt yokes. We will do our best to answer each and every question, so please use our chat, email or just call us. If You want to know exactly which driveshaft You have then the best thing to do is contact a Ford dealership. What the heck did it come out of? In addition, count the number of splines on the output shaft. Rating * Name *Email *Review Subject *Comments 1 Review Hide Reviews Show Reviews 5 Driveshaft. Not weld to weld. Every driveline is painted, balanced at 3,500 RPM and shipped completely assembled. Universal Steel Custom Length Driveshaft Kits, 3 Inch OD (8) Material Type: Steel. 18ft Morgan Body with Thermo King M300 with standy by The truck has been inspected, and is in excellent running condition. Your best bet is almost-always going to the local shops to have made what you need. All I had to do was paint it. I am just curious. QA1 | #721JJ21204. Measure the distance that the transmission output shaft extends past the end of the tailshaft housing. Please notice this is a brand new message board, and you must re-register to gain access. In general, tighten the U-bolts to about 17 lb-ft for 1310- and 1330-series U-joints while 1350-series U-joints should be tightened to 20 lb-ft. CC: Are U-joint girdles much stronger than traditional U-bolts?DD: Yes and no. These replacements reduce vibration and unsprung/rotational weight giving your Fox Body a smoother ride and quicker acceleration. Place one end of the tape measure near the end of the front flange. 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. But in recent times, 45 inches has become the standard. $329.95. 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. $350 No core required. 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. We have CV type driveshafts for all Flat Flange Ford Transfer Case equipped vehicles. For the record, 67 mustang with 289 and C-4 and 8 inch rear, measures 51 inches from c/l of u-joint to c/l of u-joint. I was looking at junk driveshafts in a certain length range, so I wouldn't have to cut one down. Shop 1965 Ford Mustang Drive Shaft and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. 65-9115 4WD Driveshaft, 54.44 in. But, if your vehicles driveshaft has been removed or severely damaged, then you will need to manually measure the space under your vehicle where the driveshaft once was. Dorman Driveshaft 976-933. Our equipment is custom length so we cannot build 2 piece drive shafts with the Carrier Bearing or Anything over 75" in length. The correct length is approximately 50-51" (mine measured (49.75") measured center to center of the universals. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. Bolting the rear joint in place will give you 1/4" clearance, and when you put weight on the rear wheels, you'll get even more clearance. Measure the U-joint width on the rearend housing yoke. Please see Diagram "D" & Diagram "E"for additional info in measuring the rear u-joint. 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. If you still have your driveshaft, then measuring it is easy. 3) Measuring weld to weld is the standard method, not measuring from the center of the cap holes like you did. You should measure the Drive shaft from the weld to weld. 2883775 1970-71 3.25 42.60 727,833 9-3/4 426 440 Barracuda. 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. Copyright 2006, Steve LaRiviere. 95powerstroke82 said: I can't remember the number off hand Brad but it's the one out of my 95. --. I finished up my turbo LS swap earlier this year and decided to swap the th400 for a 4L80e. I suggest you also include measurements for the front drive shaft if it is a 4x4 truck and what transmission you have, since there is supposedly a difference between the lengths of the transmissions. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Posted by Paul on 10th May 2018 Very easy to order. Is this a weak link?DD: Seam tube is very strong, but when a thin wall stock driveshaft is overpowered it will break. Should you have any questions, feel free to call M-W's tech reps toll-free at 866-508-6394. 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. Custom Driveshafts. I've measured from the trans output shaft to the rear end yoke, 77 inches. With the 9 inch it uses a 50 inch. $482.00. My truck is a 92 F150 4x4 with 5.0 V8 and M5R2 and 1356 BW manual transfercase. 11.31@120 N/A 347 AOD 65 Falcon. Note the measurement on the tape measure to determine the length of the driveshaft. Heres how: First, make sure your vehicles weight is on the springs. $401.99 /each. ). Hollanders Interchange manuals gives the length on a LOT of the driveshafts. Driveshaft balancing is very important and often overlooked. That shaft is $123, painted and new U-joints. '97 Ford Aerostar AWD Rear Driveshaft 45.5". Our Ford Driveshaft will fit perfectly and is built from high quality materials to last. 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. I was pissing around thinking about using a junkyard 'shaft on my Ford. Driveshaft, Balanced, Assembled, Rear, Steel, Length 93.310 in., Diameter 3.500 in., Ford, Each Part Number: RNB-946-767 Not Yet Reviewed Estimated Ship Date: Dec 28, 2022 (if ordered today) Free Shipping Special Order $871.99 Add To Cart Compare Wish List Dorman Driveshafts 938-802 The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. Obviously, I should have paid more attention to bed length and ext cab vs. regular cab. A vehicle with a flat-style pinion flange will need much less travel for installation purposes. Oh well, hopefully tomorrow it will be good to go. please add to the list if you have a confirmed application and length. You may find that when you change the damaged U-joint, that one (or both) of the caps held by the U-bolts are distorted. I talked to a local driveshaft shop, told him what I wanted. In high-performance applications, the customer really needs to shop carefully for a driveline shop capable of spinning the driveshaft to an rpm that is equal or higher than the customer will spin it in the vehicle. In addition, we had just installed a new 400-plus-horsepower small-block, so it was time to upgrade to a new, heavy-duty, 3-inch-diameter driveshaft. Now measure from the center of the U-joint cap hole in the slip yoke to the center of where the U-joint fits in the rear-end. As anyone knows who has parused the internet for 'Driveshaft Length Charts' or anything similar knows, it's almost impossible to even find ballpark info on general driveshaft lengths. 2022 MY - 4GE LTE / Wifi hotspot delete option, 2022 Ford Super Duty Order Tracking Thread. Next Last. The 9 inch going in is one inch longer than the 8 inch so I will need a 50 incher. Here is a brief description of the Ford Refrigerated Truck . JavaScript is disabled. $172.54 /kit. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by locknut, Dec 27, 2015. FWIW, just measured my old stock 307/TH350 driveshaft and it's 49.5" center-to-center. As anyone knows who has parused the internet for 'Driveshaft Length Charts' or anything similar knows, it's almost impossible to even find ballpark info on general driveshaft lengths. 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. Thankyou to Don Check here in MI. I have a great driveshaft guy who has taught me how to measure my project drive lines after Ive screwed up several. I believe i can get driveshafts from there off any 2 wheel drive ford f250/s350 manual or automatic, they have the same lengths. From dragzine.com. This way you all ways get the correct measurement, because the end are stander parts, and weld to the shaft. They would not return my calls, only returned email once but never responded after I sent follow-ups. Car Craft: My car is making much more horsepower than stock. :tup: 85 Ford f250 '96 Ford Explorer 2wd XL 50.75" (I think the one for a manual trans is around 52 or 53") 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. horseballz 10 Year Member Sep 30, 2009 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. Unfortunately, too many driveshafts are sent to us to be balanced that already have been to one or two driveline shops only to find out it is worse after they are done with it. I am going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon. The driveshaft is an often overlooked, yet critically important component of a vehicle's drivetrain. We have designed the best measuring sheets in the industry. If youre still not sure how to measure your driveshaft, or if youve run into some difficulties, dont hesitate to contact the technicians here at Drivelines NW for help. First truck -- 1929 Model A Ford pickup, restored from ground up. Not only must it be strong enough to contend with the engine's output but it must also operate properly during a constantly changing array of driveline angles. 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). In addition, there is a lot of misinformation regarding the operation of and determining the proper specs for a driveshaft. Rockauto and related measure F450 gear differently than F350 gear, at least in the year ranges that I am using. Please notice this is a brand new message board, and you must re-register to gain access. If your driveshaft needs to be repaired or replaced, then youll likely need to measure driveshaft length to ensure your supplier provides you with the exact shaft you need. New driveshaft for TKO600 is ~47" center-to-center. I will definitely tell them. Doing myself a disservice going 3.73 over 4.30 on 7.3L gas dually? The U-joints must angle at exactly the same time to reduce unwanted vibration or surging as it rotates through an angle. Free Shipping on all driveshaft orders in the continental US. 65-68 Mustangs with small blocks and C-4/Top loader are 49-50 inches depending on the pinion yoke used. Standard Spicer Type Drive Shaft with 1310 half-ton U-joints -- $210. Please join us at our NEW Mustangsandmore.com forums located at this location. We recently upgraded to a new 1310-series driveshaft that Denny's says is good for well over 500 hp. CC: Does a carbon-fiber driveshaft transfer less vibration than a steel or aluminum driveshaft?DD: Yes. The guy I bought it from measured it and it was 58 1/8" long. This Ford Drive Shaft will carry the necessary torque with ease. On a form available for download from Denny's Driveshaft, note all the measurements taken. Then push your transmission yoke all the way into the transmission. Write these measurements down and bring them with you to our shop so that we can provide you with the correct drive shaft. Go. Subtract 2 " from this dimension. Trained driveline technicians are here to help guide you regarding any question you may have on Ford driveline. Re: Driveshaft length? . Moreover, being that it is rotating incredibly fast, the driveshaft must be in proper alignment with proper balance to avoid harsh vibration during operation. 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. new ujoints, balanced, checked for straightness,etc. Fox Body Mustang Driveshaft Shop LMR.com for your 1979-93 Mustang driveshaft and component needs. Anyone ever had this problem? I can clearly see the spot where they added on. In extreme cases, the internal spline can twist, which will bind up the slip movement of the yoke. Some had very small bolts no larger than valve-cover bolts, and they broke easily. -2000 3.8L TKO600, 1.8 60ft, 8.71 @ 81mph, Just the length of the shaft. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. Our drive shafts come with a one year limited real warranty, If you have any issues within the warranty period you will be taken care of 100%. Measure the outer diameter of the driveshaft yoke. 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. I talked to a guy I know tonite and he said that he should be able to do it for next to nothing. R. Drive shaft length needed. Drive shafts are found in automobiles, heavy duty . now the problem is currently it has a 8.2 10 bolt. Thanks everyone for your advice. All were 119" wheelbase. YRUHOT. HRP. Shaft as seen in the pictures and charts. There is absolutely nothing wrong with U-bolts. The driveshaft length for the ford f150 is 78.8 Inches. But then I have a driveshaft from a '99 Ranger between a '77 F-250 t-case and a '96 Explorer rear axle and I didn't change a thing other than the length of the driveshaft. All our drive shafts are shipped via UPS Ground with Free Shipping. Sicily has a roughly triangular shape, earning it the name Trinacria.. To the north-east, it is separated from Calabria and the rest of the Italian mainland by the Strait of Messina, about 3 km (1.9 mi) wide in the north, and about 16 km (9.9 mi) wide in the southern part. Using a longer yoke on a driveshaft that is too short can lead to vibration and output shaft bushing failure. Our Ford Driveshaft will fit perfectly and is built from high quality materials to last. Neapco Dana 60 1310 Series Pinion Yoke 2-4-3801 U-bolt Style. You can keep your motor but the trans usually has a different tailshaft for 4x4. 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. for our forum. Some transmission slip yokes are available with a longer barrel, but they were designed for a specific application and not for the purpose of extending a driveshaft. 10min north of Eldora Speedway . Port Alberni B.C. There is no difference in length between a driveshaft from an auto truck or manual truck. 1350 High Angle 35 degrees ONE-ton U-joints. QA1 JJ-21204 Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, street Applications, 45.5 Inch Long. 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. Now take your measuring tape and measure from the center of the U-joint cap hole in the slip yoke to the center of where the bearing attaches to the frame. can occur and disrupt the best-laid plans. but the OEM option is very rare and I'm sure shipping cost on a drive . Phone: 1-866-933-2911. The F-150 is offered with different wheelbase lengths and each wheelbase will have a different size driveshaft to reach the axle and rear differential. Contrary to myth, do not measure the driveshaft length with the rearend at full drop. That would be 1356 then. year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. Simply bring it to your supplier and theyll measure it for you. Posts: 1669From: Manhattan Beach, CARegistered: Jan 2000. 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. Measure the distance between the tail shaft face (see diagram) and the face of the rear yoke. It is sorted by length to help with interchange. Needs to be 53-53.5" long. Measure the diameter of the output shaft on the transmission. CC: Most original driveshafts were a "seam tube" design, meaning that the steel was rolled into a tube and then welded. 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. This Driveshaft is designed to fit the 1964-1966 V-8 Mustang with C-4 AND 8" rear end . JavaScript is disabled. Good call on assembling this info. It is a custom piece. My friend found a driveshaft and he is not sure if it will fit his car and the guy only knows how long it is so I am trying to help him out. I have a few quick questions based on the front driveshaft. Transmission makes a difference too. Then back it to 1 (or to desired running position). This is the correct amount of spline contact for the slip yoke. Part # 976-933. If you are in the process of building a new race car it's best to wait until the final phases of construction before getting a driveshaft, as experience has shown that transmission changes, etc. I figured this would be a good place to post lengths of drive shafts to create a database to make locating a drive shaft easier and hopefully help people avoid having to pay to have one built. I am going to call around on Monday and see how much it will cost to get it shortened. Please join us at our NEW Mustangsandmore.com forums located at this location. 2007 Ford F650XL-18ft Refrigerated Body/Thermo K, Big John 60 Tree Spade Mounted on a 75 Ford 8000, QUALITY Angora Fibre from English Angora rabbits, 1997 Ingersoll Rand SD70F PROPAC Single Drum Vib, Fresh Grade A Ripe Banana Ready for Export, Sushi rice/ Medium grain rice/ Premium quality, Supply cashmere fiber white/brown/light grey. To learn more about how Steeda can help you have a safety and peach in mind when going full send, contact one of our performance specialists for more information or order today! Maybe i'll go to a salvage yard and see what i can come up with. These measurements are not ultra precise, but are fairly close. If You give them Your VIN number they can tell You exactly what driveshaft You will need. as far as the m/t to a/t discussion goes: 95 Ranger 6ftbed stdcab 2wd A/T 47.5 Steel, if your looking for a driveshaft they have places that can make you one. I Got the right Length driveshaft at last for my 1973 V-8 Maverick 2-DR. 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. Add To Cart. Most of our team members have been working on driveshafts for over 25 years and would be happy to help you over the phone. But in my original post, I put that I am looking for a ds for a 32V swap in a ranger pick up. 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. 1965 Ford Mustang Drive Shaft in-stock with same-day shipping. I'll likely order one from the internet as recommended by RICKS GARAGE post. I need to give up my old school solution to drive shafts and get on board with the current practices. Please take a few seconds and Register Maximum critical speed w/ 16 wheels states: - CVPI Aluminum Driveshaft 4.10 = 116mph CVPI Aluminum Driveshaft 3.55 = 132mph CVPI Aluminum Driveshaft 3.27 = 145mph CVPI Aluminum Driveshaft 3.08 = 154mph If I got one on eBay, that would be $150 with shipping. Special Instructions Unavailable Description Balancing a driveshaft to 1,500 rpm is certainly not the same as balancing a driveshaft to 7,000 rpm. Some GM parts catalogs have driveshaft length charts, I'll have a look at work tomorrow if I can remember. It is off of a 94 5.0L and it is aluminum and only $100. 311 S. Brandon St. 1 - 11 of 11 Posts. Obviously, many of us have modified our vehicles and use driveshafts of lengths other than stock. ------------------'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open '72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHCMCA Member # 47773 Recycle --- Restore a Classic Mustang! The stock 2.75-inch-diameter driveshaft on our 1965 Mustang was generating a lot of vibration during highway cruising, which was aggravating. Appropriate horsepower range is up to 500 in circle track or road racing, small tire drag racing and 44. WTF. CV is 1350 series 1 ton. Everyone knows that tires need to be balanced, but they don't think it is as important for the driveshaft. All said, there is usually an 8- to 10-pound difference between an aluminum and steel driveshaft depending on the original driveshaft construction. (I measured the D/S from the center of the two U joint bearing caps. A drive shaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft, or Cardan shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them. already installed, and he said yes, it would still be right around $100. CC: How does the amount of rear suspension travel affect the amount of slip travel needed for the front yoke?DD: On most cars, the slip yoke total travel will be less than -inch when the vehicle is driven, regardless of road conditions. The length at full droop is 40 1997 cc lb 4x4 5 speed tymar 4 inch diamond eye straight pipe, 20 inch Eagle Alloy polished wheels,power hungry 6 pos tuned for stage 1's,idm mod,8000k H.I.D's. 4'' icon front super duty springs with sky 5'' rsk. For 4X4vehicles see Diagram "B", Diagram "G" and Diagram "K". Figure 10: Prices for the Rear drive shaft will start at $279.00 for a Type B drive shaft running 1310 series u-joints. Seattle, Wa. 1965-71 FORD Reproduction Driveshafts 1965-66 Mustang Reproduction Driveshaft Cart Account 1965-66 Mustang Reproduction Driveshaft $485.00 SKU: DR2020 Availability: In Stock | FREE Shipping on all orders over $50 Shipping: Calculated at Checkout Select your Mustangs year and Drivetrain Pick one. Dorman Drive Shafts Sales Flyer. There were four different wheelbase lengths times two different transmission lengths times at least two different rear axle flange to centerline lengths. YOU PROVIDE THE LENGTH GO TO HOW TO MEASURE OR CALL US. $300 and 3 days later, I had a driveshaft made up from scratch. PROPER driveshaft measurements are different depending on what type of output is on your transmission / t-case as well as the collapsed/extended length. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. QA1 JJ-21204 Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, street Applications, 45.5 Inch Long. I am still confused on why it would need to be extended nearly 13 inches?!?! But FedEx really mangled the packaging. You need the rear d/shaft to be from the same wheelbase truck. Would this even work out? Unless you use a short yoke on the rear end, then you can use the 51. Feb 25, 2005. This is a chart of common 1966 and later RWD Mopar slip yokedriveshafts. does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. 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. 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. This may be because of the parts, the workmanship, or it may be as simple as the equipment that was used to balance the driveshaft is out of calibration or incapable of detecting problems that will act up at an rpm that is higher than they can spin it to. Without knowing the rear end that was in the vehicle driveshaft length is not standard. 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. I think s10 4wd rear shaft is about that. Terms of Service. Probably cost less than a replacement shaft. A forum community dedicated to Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. I think a 75 inch long shaft would be right. 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. Copyright 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. CALL 800-955-1872 to place your order. Denny's Driveshaft builds custom steel and aluminum driveshafts for your high performance car, street rod, race car, van, pick up or 4x4 truck, 0 Products I thought it was the other way around? FRPP driveshafts are the same part# for both cars, M-4602-G. but i'll measure it anyway. Same for the 95 Ranger front shaft going to a '95 Ranger front axle. Lots of info, but not the info I was looking for. Please No Off Topic. So I need to have the driveshaft shortened. Long measurements should be done by two persons and pull tape tight during measurement Measure small parts with a straight ruler (preferably metal) and / or a caliper (preferably digital) for greater accuracy How To Measure Your Driveshaft Length PDF Diagrams For Download / Print (Click to Download) Diagram D1 NEW DRIVESHAFT MEASUREMENT The yokes on it are fine, that was actually the first thing I checked. bilstien shocks . The northern and southern coasts are each about 280 km (170 mi) long measured as a straight line, while the eastern coast . Drive shaft measuring gets easier with a one-piece driveshaft: Start by making sure the weight of your vehicle is on the springs. length - Front Thanks everyone for your advice. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts. Email: techsupport@dormanproducts.com. 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. T-Bucket Drive Shaft Kit for Ford C4 Transmission (1) Material Type: Steel. Hope this helped. CC: On a driveshaft, how critical is U-joint phasing?DD: Phasing is very important, and that is why we take great care to have the two U-joint phased exactly the same. Man, that must be one heck of a discount. How to Measure a Driveshaft with Two Flange Yokes Driveshaft for a 1998 Chevrolet Astro. 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