Driveshaft Length Differences
#1
Driveshaft Length Differences
I am turning my 95 F150 into a 4x4. Pretty much have everything I need except for driveshafts. I need to know how many different ones there are. I know I need to get one from the same wheel base. I have a standard cab/long bed. Is there any other styles with the same wheel base? Does the front driveshaft length depend on the wheelbase? Next is the engine/trans combo. Does the engine even make a difference? I am running a 4.9 and mazda 5 speed. Will they have to come from the same combo?
The only reason I am asking here and not checking junkyards is because I work 7 days a week and never have time to go, lol.
The only reason I am asking here and not checking junkyards is because I work 7 days a week and never have time to go, lol.
#3
Senior Member
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Front driveshaft length is always the same because the transfer case is in the same place in relation to the front diff. You can keep your motor but the trans usually has a different tailshaft for 4x4. You need the rear d/shaft to be from the same wheelbase truck. Should be 133" - that'll be marked on the sticker on the driver's doorpost. Make sure the transfer case has the same setup as your trans regarding speed sensor versus speedo cable. A manual shift transfer case will save a lot of wiring headaches
#4
Front driveshaft length is always the same because the transfer case is in the same place in relation to the front diff. You can keep your motor but the trans usually has a different tailshaft for 4x4. You need the rear d/shaft to be from the same wheelbase truck. Should be 133" - that'll be marked on the sticker on the driver's doorpost. Make sure the transfer case has the same setup as your trans regarding speed sensor versus speedo cable. A manual shift transfer case will save a lot of wiring headaches
#5
Senior Member
I went from a 2wd e4od to the 5 speed with a manual transfercase and I believe I had to shorten it 8" if I remember correctly. I had a hard time finding one with the same configuration, ended up getting one supposedly out of a f-350.
#6
Senior Member
Front driveshaft length is always the same because the transfer case is in the same place in relation to the front diff. You can keep your motor but the trans usually has a different tailshaft for 4x4. You need the rear d/shaft to be from the same wheelbase truck. Should be 133" - that'll be marked on the sticker on the driver's doorpost. Make sure the transfer case has the same setup as your trans regarding speed sensor versus speedo cable. A manual shift transfer case will save a lot of wiring headaches
So my 4.9 reg cab shortbed has the same front shaft as Bubbas 5.8 supercab long bed, because both have the e4od. The rear shaft will depend on wheelbase and transmission.