D35 in a BII.

[eveready77]

In the tech section, I read that if you use a D35 from an explorer in the BII you will have to shorten your front drive shaft. My question is can I not use the explorer drive shaft to avoid this issue? I have an entire donor explorer sittin in my driveway. Thanks guys, this probably sounds like a dumb question but it makes sense to me.

 

[Sunk]

If you use the Explorer t-case, you can use the shaft as well. That's what I did. Or if you are running 6" of lift, I think you can get away without shortening the shaft.

If the t-case in the Bronco is electric and the t-case in the Ex happens to be manual, you'll want to switch them. The shift motors tend to go out on the electric ones.

 

[Will]

The problem is that the pinion shaft is longer on the 35 so there is an inch or so less room for a driveshaft. It's about $100 to get it cut, and it doesn't need balancing. Measure before you take it down to get cut.

 

[mjonesjr]

I agree with Will, even with a 6" lift it should be cut.