Surrey
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Im putting a 4" lift into my bronco II, and I am trying to figure out my best option for the driveshafts, which leaves me with a few questions.
Lets start with the front...
1a) Will the stock B2 front shaft hold up to 4" of lift? What about 6" (thats the next step, when I have a few more bucks)
2a) At some point, Im doing a d35 swap. Do I need a new driveshaft at that point? If so, what are my options?
3a) Im also planning a 4.0 swap eventually - ideally I want to get a working 4.0 Explorer from 93-94 as a donor vehicle and swap everything over... Would everything work in the front (Driveshaft length, specifically) with the new transfer case and axle?
(I ask that as two separate questions 'cause Im really not sure if I can afford a whole donor car, or if I will just be buying it piece by piece as I build the truck up.)
Now onto the rear shaft... I have a CV shaft, so I know it needs to be replaced.
From what I have read around here, if I can find a u-joint style shaft in a B2, it'll fit and be good for 4" lift.
1b) I have an automatic from 89, so I need anything with an a4ld auto, or an 89-90 Manual right? (the old toyo trannies and the FM145 are both 2" shorter than the a4ld and fm146/m5od right?)
2b) Are these long enough for 6" of lift?
3b) If that shaft isn't enough for a 6" lift, are the slightly longer ones from the toyo or FM145 trannies a possible option?
4b) How does an 8.8 effect drive shaft? Different connection? different length?
If there is anything I didn't ask, please bring it to my attention.
Lets start with the front...
1a) Will the stock B2 front shaft hold up to 4" of lift? What about 6" (thats the next step, when I have a few more bucks)
2a) At some point, Im doing a d35 swap. Do I need a new driveshaft at that point? If so, what are my options?
3a) Im also planning a 4.0 swap eventually - ideally I want to get a working 4.0 Explorer from 93-94 as a donor vehicle and swap everything over... Would everything work in the front (Driveshaft length, specifically) with the new transfer case and axle?
(I ask that as two separate questions 'cause Im really not sure if I can afford a whole donor car, or if I will just be buying it piece by piece as I build the truck up.)
Now onto the rear shaft... I have a CV shaft, so I know it needs to be replaced.
From what I have read around here, if I can find a u-joint style shaft in a B2, it'll fit and be good for 4" lift.
1b) I have an automatic from 89, so I need anything with an a4ld auto, or an 89-90 Manual right? (the old toyo trannies and the FM145 are both 2" shorter than the a4ld and fm146/m5od right?)
2b) Are these long enough for 6" of lift?
3b) If that shaft isn't enough for a 6" lift, are the slightly longer ones from the toyo or FM145 trannies a possible option?
4b) How does an 8.8 effect drive shaft? Different connection? different length?
If there is anything I didn't ask, please bring it to my attention.