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302/c4 swap drive shaft length question.


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Was unsure if this should be in the engine swap or the transmission group.. so here we are...
I have a c4 trans behind my 1998 Ford Ranger, the truck drive shaft is probably 4-5" too long.
What has everyone else used when and if they have done this swap?
or is this a "have one built situation"
I some how envision using a fox style driveshaft...
 
Have it shortened and balanced at a driveline shop. Probably about $150.
 
Welcome to TRS :)

1998 regular cab or extended cab?

Good page to Bookmark here: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/

Look in Engine section, there will be several articles on V8 swaps
Most common trans used in V8 swaps was 4R70W, explorer EFI V8 transmission
This was an updated AOD
AOD(not AOD-E) might be a better choice, overdrive is nice to have, and no computer needed, same as C4 in that respect

In any case see what the articles have as far as drive shaft lengths, regular or extended cab matters, and then look at lengths of each transmission
Found this chart: https://1ql7r63opl6d27eqyj26t0b7-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/length.png
 
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