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The gen 1 dash was pulled and swapped with a gen 2 dash.
Lariat began looking over the drive situation and brought it to my attention that the front shaft that we have is too short. We have 85 B2 with D28 in front and 7.5 rear for the time being. The donor was 92 Ranger ex cab, both vehicles were 4x4 5spds. We kept the M50D from the 92 along with the elec shift transfer case. Have the front shaft from the 92 that appears too short (I haven't confirmed, Lariat just said it's too short). Bought it with a blown 2.8, and has what appears to be 3"-4" of lift. From the information I have read, it would appear that a Rear drive shaft from an A4LD equipped B2 of any year, or 88-90 M5OD equipped B2 should bolt in. (looking to avoid CV joint style shaft with the lift) The rear drive shaft that was in it became too long, but upon inspection has a manufacture year of 93 on a Ford decal but the other numbers are illegible to look up what it was before it was installed on an 85 B2, I may try and cut it down. I believe that I need a front drive shaft from an A4LD equipped B2 or an 88-90 as well, since we haven't swapped the D35 in yet, which would call for the front shaft from an FM 145 equipped RBV. I have read too many peoples write ups and my head is swimming and simply want to know what I need to procure, as nearest custom drive shaft shop is 2 hours away and about $225/shaft to make them. Thanks in advance for any
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