Is an 85 5.0 T-Bird's driveshaft the same length as an 88's 5.0 T-Bird's driveshaft? I know the U-Joint will have to be changed to bolt up to my 8.8" rear.
Yes, they should be the same.
Why would you need to change the U-joint? The companion s on the Fox 7.5's and 8.8's are the same...
I was at the bone-yard when I posted that question this morning (used my Blackberry). Since I was afraid that the four-eyed Bird's drive shaft was too short for my 88, I kept looking around. Lucky me, I found an Aerostar with a nice, pretty, undented aluminum drive shaft. Needless to say, I pulled it and bought it instead.
I'll put a companion on it that fits my 8.8 and have it shortened to fit. Since I've been trolling a lot of old threads, I knew that the Aerostar's drive shaft was a good find.
Thanks for schooling me on that Chuck. Because of you, I know where to get my hands on the right companion . I appreciate the help.
Check that Aerostar before you swap it out. It may be the same.
I checked it's and it's not the same. :(