Rear Driveshaft Length

[parli22]

I am having a problem with rear driveshaft
If anyone have full compression length
and the full opened

Because right now I'm sitting on a three in body lift with rough country lifted leaf springs and a Soa in rear

So I think i have to find or get a new rear driveshaft

Because twice today the rear driveshaft fell out because it was fully extended and right now is in a sling under the truck

NOT FUN

 

[parli22]

Come on guys someone got to know the stock length rear driveshaft

 

[jd4242]

i had mine extended 3'' might be a little long but works well.i have soa,aal and a 3" body lift

 

[DominicanX]

Do what I did. Get your drive shaft professionally lengthened. Cost me $100.
Remove the drive shaft and measure from Flange to Flange. Send drive shaft to your nearest driveline shop.

 

[jd4242]

Do what I did. Get your drive shaft professionally lengthened. Cost me $100.
Remove the drive shaft and measure from Flange to Flange. Send drive shaft to your nearest driveline shop.

That's what i did.3" longer

 

[DominicanX]

Yeah I saw that! and that is quite a difference. Before I got mine extended I found a driveshaft at the Junkyard with a CV joint in it. Had the extended. Works perfect. Before that I had the solid driveshaft with a spacer to compensate.

 

[jd4242]

Yea think we was talking about it one day but forgot to look at it.you have a pic?i would figure it would be weaker tho,but Idk because i have one in the front

 

[DominicanX]

It does have a smaller diameter. And I believe I misspoke. The original driveshaft also had a CV joint, but only had one U-Joint at the Transfercase flange. The one I have in there now has a double cardan unit in it. Got rid of some driveline vibrations. Sun is still out, i'll try to get a picture.

 

[DominicanX]

New Drive Shaft

Here is my newly lengthened Double Cardan Drive Shaft

 

[jd4242]

O nice.yea i was wonder witch side it would be on.what did it come out of again?

 

[DominicanX]

O nice.yea i was wonder witch side it would be on.what did it come out of again?

1996 Explorer Sport.

A driveline shop can convert a driveshaft to double cardan also. Cost about $350 though.

To answer the original question: The only measurement the driveline shop will need is the flange to flange measurement. They don'e need extended vs compressed.

 

[parli22]

I also have a driveshaft spacer for sale if anyone needs one

 

[cloaked_chaos]

I also have a driveshaft spacer for sale if anyone needs one

How much? I have a ~6 inch suspension lift on my explorer, and I haven't had any problems with the driveshafts yet but I can see that they are extended more than I would like them to be.

 

[jd4242]

I didn't know they made spacers

 

[parli22]

They are made for ford mustang but can be used for the explorer.
The spacer and bolts 45.00 plus shipping
I run one on the back of my transfer case and have had no problems into doing this mod

 

[DominicanX]

Yep they work very well. I had one on my truck for years. But wanted a double cardan. So when I took the junk yard axle to the shop for rejuvenation I had them extend it also so i didn't have to use the spacer.

They are made for ford mustang but can be used for the explorer.
The spacer and bolts 45.00 plus shipping
I run one on the back of my transfer case and have had no problems into doing this mod

 

[RustySJohnson]

Whole driveshaft or just the DCJ?

I get that it's OK, and will work, but can I use just the joint with my current driveshaft, or is there something unique about the driveshaft you pull it from itself?

 

[jd4242]

You have to use the whole driveshaft and have it extended