dana 28 to 35 swap questions not answered

[Dusty_Ranger]

so im wondering why the front shaft needs to be shortend is it because the carrier sticks out more or wut?

 

[Dusty_Ranger]

im just wondering because im getting a free front and rear axels

 

[Jspafford]

Yes, the ring and pinion is bigger, thus making the case bigger, thus causing it to stick back from the beam farther... you get the idea.

 

[Dusty_Ranger]

ya thats wut i figure wut if i used the exploder shaft i got a 2.9 with a fm146 which is apperently the same length as a m5od

 

[mkpecor]

the tranny has nothing to do with it, if you had the t-case from the explorer [1354] then you could use the front drive line from the ex and be fine. i just did the swap in to mine and dident have to shorten it do to the 6'' lift, find a shop and have then shorten the drive line for you if you cant do it.

 

[Jspafford]

The 1350 and 1354 transfer cases have a different, non interchangeable front output. The 1350 uses a slip yoke which slides into the case. The 1354 has a flange to which the driveshaft attaches too.

Therefore you either need to have your current shaft shortned, or grab a driveshaft and t-case from the doner vehicle.

 

[Dusty_Ranger]

kk well ill find a way i got a whole explorer to pick thru

 

[Dusty_Ranger]

250$ for a rolled explorer94 4l all the stuff i wanted

 

[baddis]

The 1350 and 1354 transfer cases have a different, non interchangeable front output. The 1350 uses a slip yoke which slides into the case. The 1354 has a flange to which the driveshaft attaches too.

Therefore you either need to have your current shaft shortned, or grab a driveshaft and t-case from the doner vehicle.

i have a 1350 that has a yoke that bolts on not a slip on

 

[Jspafford]

i have a 1350 that has a yoke that bolts on not a slip on

It must have come from an STX ranger. Those are the only trucks that came with a 1350 and not a slip yoke.

They are rare though.

 

[JohnnyU]

It must have come from an STX ranger. Those are the only trucks that came with a 1350 and not a slip yoke.

They are rare though.

I had three of them at one time I've still gone an electric shift one left, I think.

The fixed yoke 13-50's also use a smaller joint than the 13-54's, IIRC.

 

[Bent Bolt]

It must have come from an STX ranger. Those are the only trucks that came with a 1350 and not a slip yoke.

They are rare though.

Yup they are. I lucked out and got one when my stock 1350 crapped out last year. Ordered a replacement from the wrecker my freind owns and guess what showed up ?? 1350 with bolt-on double cardon driveshaft and "88 STX" in yellow paint pen!!

 

[mkpecor]

my 88 st-x has a slip yoke.

 

[Jspafford]

my 88 st-x has a slip yoke.

Are you the original owner?

 

[mkpecor]

im the second owner, the laddy i got it from got it new in 88 all they did was the old lift, it never had the t-case out, it still had the stock cluch in it when i got it.