F-100 driveshaft question
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F-100 driveshaft question
My ‘55 F-100 has a T98 transmission. According to the catalog, it should have this driveshaft:
, which is the one I have. Problem is, it appears to be 2” or so too long. Is this the correct driveshaft? And if it is, could it be that I have my rear springs in backwards? Wheelbase is supposed to be 110”, but it’s actually closer to 109”. Thoughts?
, which is the one I have. Problem is, it appears to be 2” or so too long. Is this the correct driveshaft? And if it is, could it be that I have my rear springs in backwards? Wheelbase is supposed to be 110”, but it’s actually closer to 109”. Thoughts?
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Your leaf springs are in correctly. This is from one of the spring manufacturers. https://www.generalspringkc.com/prod...yABEgKtHvD_BwE
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UPDATE
Well, it looks like I missed a few things in the catalog (again). There were 4 variations of this particular driveshaft. The ones used on ‘56 w/3-speed medium duty trannies were 61” long (B6C 4605-F), the ones used on ‘53-‘56 w/3-speed heavy duty trannies were 61-5/8” long (TAAA 4605-B). There were 2 different part numbers used for the 4-speed tranny - ‘53-‘55s (TAAA 4605-C) and ‘56 (B6C 4605-G), both were 58-27/32” long.
As my luck goes, the one I bought was for a 3-speed (61” long). My initial assessment of it being 2+” too long was correct... 2-5/32”, to be exact. Now I need to find someone to shorten it.
Thanks to all for the input - it was all helpful.
As my luck goes, the one I bought was for a 3-speed (61” long). My initial assessment of it being 2+” too long was correct... 2-5/32”, to be exact. Now I need to find someone to shorten it.
Thanks to all for the input - it was all helpful.
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