97 drive shaft swap

[Gozi]

Bad vibrations at different speeds and need the one piece drive shaft. 97 Ext Cab 3.0 AT 2WD 7,5 rear end. I know to look for the same one, 60" weld to weld. Was wondering if the 24 spline slip yoke changed in any over the years and if I can use all years. Have been looking for 98-01 thinking these are only years that would work for me without having to changing out the yoke.

 

[Gozi]

Found one at Pick your Parts that was not bent or dinged up. Its from a 2002 Ext Cab 3.0 with a 7.5 rear end, but the AT was a D code (5 speed). My ranger AT is a T code (4 Speed) Drive shaft is 60" weld to weld. Drive shaft part # F87A-4602-PB. Will this work or do I need to find the right T code yoke?

 

[Gozi]

So I did some reading and the 5 speed is a 4 speed with a chip in it that runs 2 gears at the same time making it a 5 speed. They are the same transmissions. Had some time this weekend and did the swap. The carrier bearing was shot and the U-Joint behind the bearing was also shot. Total time spent on the swap was about 2 hours and that's including replacing the U-Joints. Clearance of the shaft is perfect, didn't cut or pound any metal. No more vibrations.