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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #15 –
On mine it's 50 1/2" from end to end of the shaft. Mine is also out of a 87 cat 5.0 auto,now in a 5 spd. the spline shaft is the same as ics artwork.
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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #16 –
Drive Shafts are measured From the center line to center line of the U JOINT CAPS!!!

Here is a mustang shaft It measures 42 1/2"


Here is a T BIRD shaft it measures 48" as i posted

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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #17 –
+1 What he said!

Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #18 –
I had the O.C. measurement somewhere ...Kitz asked for the total length from shaft to the rear end... to see it everything was going to fit in between... thats where the pic came into play... I think his u-joint bracket for the rear end was a diff size also.. I'll put an O.C. measurement on it when I go into the shop next time.... :)
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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #19 –
I guess it really boils down to how much space is between the trans and the rear....and what parts you are using to connect the DS with
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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #20 –
Calculating shaft lengths are simple. If the ford you are working on has a yoke like a chevy this is the way it is DUN. If it has a  type like a T Bird you need to mount the  on the DIFF. I have been measuring shafts for more years than i would like to admit. Dummy yokes are a must and the proper  necessary when applicable. Other than that a Stanley tape from Home  Depot is all that is necessary. If memory serves me the balance front yoke is OBSOLETE. Not 100% as we normally use aluminum shafts. Just me could be wrong!!!!

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Reply #21 –
actually I remember most people here saying they didn't have the balancer in their 5.0 setup... could be only a 3.8 thing? I dont know
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Reply #22 –
My stock driveshaft had a balancer on it until I heard a loud noise and found it had come off and was just hanging around the driveshaft.
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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #23 –
That is correct VINNIE they separate all the time as they age. The inertia ring is vulcanized to the balance ring. When they corrode they spin off and break loose. If memory serves they are obsolete. Not 100% on this as i normally dont use them with an aluminum shaft. Just saying!!
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Reply #24 –
I didn't even try to fined a replacement when I had the aluminum shaft done for the Sport.
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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #25 –
Yes that was a good thing as the aluminum shaft can be balanced to not use the inertia wheel on the YOKE.
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Reply #26 –
I actually had them remove the balancer when I had them shorten and ballance mine.
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Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #27 –
Quote from: daminc;402318
I guess it really boils down to how much space is between the trans and the rear....and what parts you are using to connect the DS with


True. There are a couple different length trans yokes available (to replace balancer yoke). Makes a difference when you get the shaft made up which one you have.
 

Driveshaft length & compatibility

Reply #28 –
This is not BRAIN SURGERY. Install the appropriate YOKE bottom it out in the tranny. Pull it out an inch. Mount the rear  to the rear axle you are using. If a gm type skip this. Measure from the center line of the joint caps and that is the length. Car has to be on a drive on lift. DUN not a big deal this is how it is dun. Simple as PIE!!!
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