U joint confusion

[StephenLewis]

My carrier bearing it toast and I'm lookin at throwing a one piece shaft in there just as an opportunity to upgrade. I have the stock transfer case and rear end. Would the new driveshaft use the same size u joints or would I need a conversion joint?

 

[4x4junkie]

If you get a '98-'00 steel shaft, it should bolt right up to your flanges.
The later '01up aluminum shaft will require you swap your t-case output flange for a larger one. Both shafts will require you trim the skidplate under your fuel tank for clearance when the suspension flexes (the aluminum one more so).

See this article:
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/June04/offroad.htm

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

You can also use a 4x4 explorer sport trac steel shaft from 01-05.

 

[StephenLewis]

Thats what I needed to know. Thanks guys