rear driveline

[mudslinging79]

blew the rear driveline, the cv joint looking one, and am headed out to the wrecking yard tommorow. what is compatable, like ranger etc?

[mudslinging79]

also, what kind of socked is used, a 13 wrench will fit, but cant grip the splines, and a socket is too long with a ratchet

[mrshorty]

The only "bolt in" driveshafts will come from other BII's. Be aware that there are a few different lengths available, depending on which transmission was installed.

Many people prefer to swap to a more tradiational u-joint style driveshaft (single or double cardan). You might get lucky and find one in a junkyard.

[mudslinging79]

what is the splined typeof bolt called that is holding the flanges together. and what kind of socket is used to take these out?

[5.0B2]

12 point box end -about a 10 or 12 mm --I don't remember the size

[mudslinging79]

i found a place that sells a30 inch "regular driveline" and my measurements from plate to mounting plate are 31 and 3/8, would a 30 incher work or do i need to go a little shorter to allow for suspension flexing?

[projectnitemare]

12 point 12mm will take those bolts out if you haven't already stripped them. BIIs are stil pretty common in the junkyards so you should be able to find something pretty easily. You need to look up to see if there are any driveshafts that are close to 31.5 inches or so. If not then that shaft you have found is probably the one you need, your springs are just really weak and saggy.

Matt

[rebocardo]

On one B2 I replaced the 12 pt stuff with reg.metric 9.8 bolts and lock-tite. On another I think I used Aerostar bolts because they had a bigger head that did not strip.

[tbolt 460]

any drive shaft from a b2 with a A4LD and a 146 are the same length. the 145 tranny is shorter and the C5 is even shorter. is your B2 lifted???? if so you might wanna do this
http://rbvheaven.ipbfree.com/index.php?showtopic=217

[mudslinging79]

well got one from the junkyard till i can get a driveline that replaces the gnkwhateverthehellitis, snapped 2 wrenches, one on each vehicle getting the old ones off. shop has one thats 32 inches, will that be too long? there is no real lift to speak of, maybe 1-1/2 inches,running with explorer springs in the back and 235 tires.

[tbolt 460]

which one did you get
http://rbvheaven.ipbfree.com/index.php?showtopic=185

[mudslinging79]

got the cv type till my parts dude gets the regular one in stock, am wondering if 32 inches will be too long... the one he ordered is a single i think, with real u joints, stead of the cv crap

[tbolt 460]

32 should be ok. theres enough slack in the slip joint

[mudslinging79]

cool, ill put in the order on payday, just getting around on this junkyard replacement for now. lowest price i found is 219+ core, is that a deal?

[tbolt 460]

what year is your rig??