std cab long bed driveshaft length??

[Btocket]

Hi I have a 2001 xlt with a 2.3L and 5sp manual (2wd). The truck was originally a std cab short bed but I actually stole the frame off of it to rebuild a different truck that needed a new short bed frame. I am planning to throw the cab, engine, and trans onto a spare long bed frame I have but cannot figure out what length driveshaft I need to make the swap work. As far as I can tell the std cab long bed frame is the 118" wheelbase, (plz correct me if im wrong). I cant seem to find a driveshaft listed anywhere that is compatible with this engine/trans/frame length configuration. If anyone has a truck with this setup, knows what length driveshaft I need, and/or knows where I can get one it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[franklin2]

I went to www.car-part.com and plugged in your truck and looked for a driveshaft. Here are the options in 2001 for a ranger.


Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.5L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, AT, 2.5L
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 4.0L
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 3.0L
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 4.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, AT, 3.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, AT, 4.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 3.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 4.0L
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x2, AT
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x4
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 3.0L, coil spring suspension
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 3.0L, torsion bar suspension
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 2.5L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.5L, 4.56 axle ratio
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.5L, w/o 4.56 axle ratio
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L (VIN D, 8th digit)
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x2, MT, 3.0L (VIN U, 8th digit)
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 4.0L, AT
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 4.0L, MT, (Mazda M5R1 transmission)
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 2.3L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 3.0L, AT
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 3.0L, MT
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x4

The one you are looking for is 5th from the bottom? I selected that and used Pennsylvania and nothing came up. I then selected the whole country, and this is what came up. I didn't copy all of them, just what seemed to be close to Pa.

2001 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger		A​	965444	$Call​	Wright's Auto USA-MD(Elkton) Request_Quote 1-410-398-9548 / 1-800-559-7317 Request_Insurance_Quote	164​
2002 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger	IN TRUCK BED	A​	260095	$Call​	Cress Collision Service USA-DE(New-Castle) Request_Quote 302-328-8863 / 302-328-8864 Request_Insurance_Quote	177​
2002 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger	Regular Cab, 7' box (118' WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L,MANUAL TRANS	​	180342	$100​	Tubb's Used Auto Parts, Inc. VARA USA-VA(Norfolk) Request_Quote 1-757-545-8418 Request_Insurance_Quote	182​
2003 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger	118 WB,2WD,MT,2.3L	A​	15F004	$100​	Sperry Auto Parts, Inc. USA-KY(South-Portsmouth) Request_Quote 1-800-451-5915 Request_Insurance_Quote

 

[Btocket]

I went to www.car-part.com and plugged in your truck and looked for a driveshaft. Here are the options in 2001 for a ranger.


Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.5L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, AT, 2.5L
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 4.0L
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 3.0L
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 4.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, AT, 3.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, AT, 4.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 3.0L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 4.0L
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x2, AT
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x4
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 3.0L, coil spring suspension
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 3.0L, torsion bar suspension
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 2.5L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.5L, 4.56 axle ratio
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.5L, w/o 4.56 axle ratio
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L (VIN D, 8th digit)
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x2, MT, 3.0L (VIN U, 8th digit)
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 4.0L, AT
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 4.0L, MT, (Mazda M5R1 transmission)
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, AT, 2.3L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 3.0L, AT
Super Cab (126" WB), 4x4, 3.0L, MT
Regular Cab, 6' box (112" WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L
Regular Cab, 7' box (118" WB), 4x4

The one you are looking for is 5th from the bottom? I selected that and used Pennsylvania and nothing came up. I then selected the whole country, and this is what came up. I didn't copy all of them, just what seemed to be close to Pa.

2001 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger		A​	965444	$Call​	Wright's Auto USA-MD(Elkton) Request_Quote 1-410-398-9548 / 1-800-559-7317 Request_Insurance_Quote	164​
2002 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger	IN TRUCK BED	A​	260095	$Call​	Cress Collision Service USA-DE(New-Castle) Request_Quote 302-328-8863 / 302-328-8864 Request_Insurance_Quote	177​
2002 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger	Regular Cab, 7' box (118' WB), 4x2, MT, 2.3L,MANUAL TRANS	​	180342	$100​	Tubb's Used Auto Parts, Inc. VARA USA-VA(Norfolk) Request_Quote 1-757-545-8418 Request_Insurance_Quote	182​
2003 Rear Drive Shaft Ford Ranger	118 WB,2WD,MT,2.3L	A​	15F004	$100​	Sperry Auto Parts, Inc. USA-KY(South-Portsmouth) Request_Quote 1-800-451-5915 Request_Insurance_Quote

i dont think ive ever seen this website before, thank you. ill give these a look over and see if they will work

 

[Fredness]

2001 FORD RANGER 2.5L L4 Drive Shaft | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

Length 77.25"
Rear; RWD; Extended Cab Pickup; Manual trans.; 126.0" Wheelbase (Only 1 Remaining)

Length: 48.1"
Rear; 4WD; Standard Cab Pickup; 72.0" bed; 112.0" Wheelbase

Length: 59" Info
Rear; RWD; Standard Cab Pickup; Automatic trans.; 72.0" bed; 112.0" Wheelbase

Length: 65" Info
Rear; RWD; Standard Cab Pickup; Automatic trans.; 84.0" bed; 118.0" Wheelbase; Steel Conversion Shaft

 

[Btocket]

2001 FORD RANGER 2.5L L4 Drive Shaft | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

Length 77.25"
Rear; RWD; Extended Cab Pickup; Manual trans.; 126.0" Wheelbase (Only 1 Remaining)

Length: 48.1"
Rear; 4WD; Standard Cab Pickup; 72.0" bed; 112.0" Wheelbase

Length: 59" Info
Rear; RWD; Standard Cab Pickup; Automatic trans.; 72.0" bed; 112.0" Wheelbase

Length: 65" Info
Rear; RWD; Standard Cab Pickup; Automatic trans.; 84.0" bed; 118.0" Wheelbase; Steel Conversion Shaft

This doesn't apply to what i was asking at all, none of those are std cab long beds with manual..

 

[Fredness]

That's all they have, that's all you get.

 

[Btocket]

That's all they have, that's all you get.

??? Thank you for providing zero assistance

 

[MikeG]

So.... why wouldn't you just put the parts together, and see how long of a driveshaft you end up needing????

 

[Uncle Gump]

??? Thank you for providing zero assistance

Lets just take a deep breath...

No need for anyone to get their panties in a bunch over a driveshaft... then report unhelpful posts. I think he was trying to say that for 2001 they (rockauto) don't list what you want... I'm sure @Fredness meant you no harm with his answer.

You think I should ban him for trying to help you? Not gonna happen... like I said... take a deep breath. This is the internet... it's like a box of chocolates.

It appears the driveshaft you want is available... go find one if you can. If not... measure it up and have one made.

 

[Btocket]

I was hoping to get a confirmation from somebody who possibly has done this before or knew all the driveshaft lengths before hand.. that way I can either order one or have one made while I’m doing the rebuild and not get stuck waiting for one Piece. I ask a simple question hoping to get help and all I get are responses like this. Thanks again for nothing

 

[Uncle Gump]

You're welcome... good luck.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

This doesn't apply to what i was asking at all, none of those are std cab long beds with manual..

You might do a little legwork but for 4wd the automatic and manual transmisssions are the same length, I do not know how a 2wd compares to that theory though.

For mine (which is standard cab longbed but 4wd) I found a driveshaft from a late model 4wd Supercab and had a driveshaft shop shorten it for $75. If you get in a bind you could do the same from a 2wd scab.

@adsm08 might know about the transmission length differences.

 

[franklin2]

Car-part is usually pretty good with their parts interchange. If they listed all those different shafts, then there is a good bet each one has something different about it, whether major or minor.

I did a swap on my 89 f250. It was originally a diesel c6. I bought another 89, an original diesel zf 5 speed, and swapped transmissions. Same year trucks. The driveshaft out of the zf truck was twice as heavy weight wise, and had larger u-joints in it. I could have used the c6 driveshaft, it would have barely fit but I think it would have worked. But the zf driveshaft fit better, but I had to swap the yokes on the rearend to accept the larger u-joints. Strange how they did things sometimes.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Car-part is usually pretty good with their parts interchange. If they listed all those different shafts, then there is a good bet each one has something different about it, whether major or minor.

I did a swap on my 89 f250. It was originally a diesel c6. I bought another 89, an original diesel zf 5 speed, and swapped transmissions. Same year trucks. The driveshaft out of the zf truck was twice as heavy weight wise, and had larger u-joints in it. I could have used the c6 driveshaft, it would have barely fit but I think it would have worked. But the zf driveshaft fit better, but I had to swap the yokes on the rearend to accept the larger u-joints. Strange how they did things sometimes.

They like to monkey with things.

But then I have a driveshaft from a '99 Ranger between a '77 F-250 t-case and a '96 Explorer rear axle and I didn't change a thing other than the length of the driveshaft. Same for the 95 Ranger front shaft going to a '95 Ranger front axle.

 

[Dav]

I just, last Friday, had a shaft made for a '95 standard cab long bed manual transmission. It is 61 1/4 inches long from the tail shaft to the mounting flange (rear axle). That is what the shop needed to make a new shaft. If you find one at a junkyard, measure from the mounting flange to the color change on the yoke where the tailshaft seal rides. The seal and the tailshaft are almost even, maybe a 1/4 inch difference.