99 8.8 in a 86 now what drive shaft?

[rngrracing96]

I recently swaped out my 86 7.5 axle for a new 99 8.8 ranger axle. I want to do the 1 peice driveshaft swap aswell. Ive looked through the forums and in the tech secion but im still a little confused as to which shaft i need. My truck is a 86 ranger supercab 2wd manual so what will fit? Thanks

 

[4x4junkie]

I'm not 100% sure on 2WD trucks, but I think you'd need to have a M5OD manual trans in yours for any of the later 1-piece shafts to fit (I think '86 came stock with a FM132 which may be shorter than a 2WD M5OD).

A good driveline shop can make you one however if the later shaft is too short (take the '98+ shaft in and have it retubed maybe).

 

[CHKNFKR]

Take some measurements and head to the jy.

 

[GilroyRacing]

^^^x2 that's what I plan in doing, go for aluminum as well.


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[CHKNFKR]

^^^x2 that's what I plan in doing, go for aluminum as well.


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You may want to stay away from the aluminum ones, ask kyle....

 

[dangerranger83]

Ya the ears love to break off on him (iirc).

Cant you drill and tap the 3 inch flange to have the 2.5 inch flange holes?

 

[rngrracing96]

Alright ill check which trans i have. also id rather upgrade the shaft to help with driveshaft angles when i upgrade rear suspension

 

[rngrracing96]

can anyone identify my trans?

 

[baddis]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/ManualTransmission.html

tk-5

 

[rngrracing96]

Alright thanks. I just measured and it is about 73 inches from the axle flange to the trans. any help? haha

 

[dangerranger83]

Ive never seen a tk-5 behind a 2.9.

I just saw this but what is in the bottom vent hole of the bellhousing (second picture)?

 

[rngrracing96]

wow didnt even see that hah. most likely accorns. previous owner had it stored outside so im not suprised
so will the slip joint of a 98-newer ranger fit in a tk-5?