to shorten or lengthen. ..that's the question

randyj68 · Post by **randyj68** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:01 pm

Replaced the 390/3 speed with a 5.0 5 speed, have a long bed 68 Ranger, wondering what's the best route, shorten the short driveshaft (don't know the correct term) or extend the long shaft and have a single drive shaft......whats the best route?

HIO Silver · Post by **HIO Silver** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:48 am

The best course to take is to shorten the shorter of the two driveshafts.

Whateverman · Post by **Whateverman** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:32 pm

shorten the front half,otherwise you'll have to move the mount for the steady bearing

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:28 am

If it's under 5 feet use a single, over 5 ft use two piece.

You can use single over 5', but it's less than ideal and can be really bad if the driveline shop uses crappy tube.

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to shorten or lengthen. ..that's the question

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