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[rusty ol ranger]

My F-150 was supposed to be entirely stock with 69k on it when I got it. Only things not original was the transfer case shifter (guy said it seized up on him the previous winter) and the rear gas tank.

I replaced a number of things since then, but the rear driveshaft I don’t believe ever has been changed. Had to replace the driveshaft to rear axle yoke, but that was it (another U-joint failure). I did replace the transmission from M5OD to ZF5, but I never gave any of it a thought, shoved the transmission in and the transfer case and lever fit up just right and the driveshafts fit so I saw no reason to change any of that.

Thats strange. All i can tell ya is keep diggin. Theres gotta be one lol

 

[Josh B]

Wow! That U-Joint actually did leave the chat

 

[Eddo Rogue]

That makes me wonder. How many miles would be driven to bush hog a 5 acre field? That 5 acre number is just for sake if discussion. But I think there is something psychological here. Driving 19 miles down the road seems to take forever and "sucks". Yet, driving the same tractor for an hour or 2 bush hogging or doing so.e other meaningful work can almost be relaxing and therapeutic. I used to enjoy jumping on Uncle Phil's Ford 6610 and going out to mow. If the dust wasn't too bad and kicking up my allergies, that is. Listening to the diesel and enjoying the sunshine was enjoyable.

Same with stop and go traffic. I would rather drive a farther distance than sit in traffic. Something about burning gasoline to go walking speeds, while constantly building then breaking momentum, is very maddening to me.

My dual sport bike gets a lot more wear and tear on the street than the trails....miles are harder on the bike than hours lol.

 

[sgtsandman]

Wow! That U-Joint actually did leave the chat

Lil_Blue_Ford doesn’t do things half way. He goes big or goes home.

 

[superj]

Same with stop and go traffic. I would rather drive a farther distance than sit in traffic. Something about burning gasoline to go walking speeds, while constantly building then breaking momentum, is very maddening to me.

every day, when i get out of work, i take the road around the golf course and by the water just so i don't have to sit in stop and go traffic. i hate traffic. that little bit longer drive lets me see the marina and bay, and see if anyone makes any nice shots on the 3rd and 4th holes and i still get home faster than all the people in the long line down the main street.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

every day, when i get out of work, i take the road around the golf course and by the water just so i don't have to sit in stop and go traffic. i hate traffic. that little bit longer drive lets me see the marina and bay, and see if anyone makes any nice shots on the 3rd and 4th holes and i still get home faster than all the people in the long line down the main street.

You know whats fun?

Driving past a golf course in a semi and seeing someone lining up a putt ready to swing and nailing the air horn and/or jake.

Not that i ever done such sheananigans.

 

[superj]

i wonder if people try to hit balls after the truck that does that, ha ha ha

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Well, I got mad and did a “field repair” to my driveshaft. Used a torch and hammer with a pipe vise to get the ears back close, then an old junk U-joint to get it closer, then after it cooled I beat a joint back in it and it’s under the truck and a test drive to a local beer garden for the monthly homebrewers meeting was a success. I don’t know that I trust it beyond local travel and there seems to be a vibration that may or may not be related, but at least now I can venture to a couple junkyards that may or may not have what I need without trying to bum a ride. So I’ll probably work on the Ranger some instead of searching junkyards, but we’ll see

 

[Josh B]

I worked once at a truck parts place doing parts delivery, I think around 1899, and there was a fella working there in a drive shaft capacity who would get a measurement for a driveshaft and build it, right there in front of the warehouse. Between deliveries I'd spend some time in there.

He'd start out by cutting a length of driveshaft pipe and begin to welding the ends on it, balancing it out with a high speed spinner, and by the time he was done they could be picking it up.

 

[sgtsandman]

I worked once at a truck parts place doing parts delivery, I think around 1899, and there was a fella working there in a drive shaft capacity who would get a measurement for a driveshaft and build it, right there in front of the warehouse. Between deliveries I'd spend some time in there.

He'd start out by cutting a length of driveshaft pipe and begin to welding the ends on it, balancing it out with a high speed spinner, and by the time he was done they could be picking it up.

1899??? What are you? A vampire? Did they have trucks then?? LOL

@lil_Blue_Ford you may have to break down and go to a spring and drive shaft company. They may even be able the repair your existing driveshaft.

 

[Roert42]

You could always buy a driveshaft balancing machine, then build your own driveshaft.

I'm sure they're expensive, and not easy to come by.

This way, next time, you'll have everything.


Next thing you know you are building your own transmission out of cast beer cans in the back yard.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

every day, when i get out of work, i take the road around the golf course and by the water just so i don't have to sit in stop and go traffic. i hate traffic. that little bit longer drive lets me see the marina and bay, and see if anyone makes any nice shots on the 3rd and 4th holes and i still get home faster than all the people in the long line down the main street.

God bless the scenic route....ever catch a golf ball in the truck bed? now that would be a great story of commute home lol...

 

[Eddo Rogue]

The ball scooper cart has always been a target at my local driving range, hence the extra heavy perforated steel mesh lining over the cab area.

 

[superj]

no. it would more likely hit the windshield though since the last part of the drive is right next to the driving range. i have worried about that for a long time but it hasn't happened in 20 years of driving that route. when i ride my bicycle, which is most of hte time, i ride right along the 1st hole fairway. i always worry about getting hit that way

 

[superj]

The ball scooper cart has always been a target at my local driving range, hence the extra heavy perforated steel mesh lining over the cab area.

my parents used to own a driving range and our ball picker also had the full cage. everyone tries to hit, ha ha ha. i hated driving it because every once in a while, someone would hit it and scare the crap out of me.