What Cardan for rear

[4rwheeler]

I Have picked up a 2001 one-piece drive line for my 94 Ranger to ditch the two-piece. My rear pinion is pointed so it's a straight shot to the t-case, so I was thinking of adding a double cardan joint to the top and having the shaft shorted to make up for it. Is there one that uses the same u-joint that can be fitted on the existing one? Or do I need to have the whole end changed out?

Thanks in advance.

 

[martin]

The shafts with the double cardan joints are completely different. With a one piece shaft the angle you have with that length of shaft should not creat a problem, single at each end should be fine

 

[4rwheeler]

Okay, thanks. I haven't had a chance to put the shaft in yet (carpal tunnel surgery), but I was a bit more worried about vibration since the t-case and rear diff are at different angles.

 

[4x4junkie]

If needed, you can get angled shims that go between the leaf spring and the axle to change the angle (they bolt in with the leafspring centerpin).

 

[4rwheeler]

That sounds easier and cheaper. Swapped rear springs and didn't put the shims back in. Really cheap if I can find those in the garage.