converting 1356 to 1345
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converting 1356 to 1345
im having a time finding a 1356 like came out ..... and I was told a 1345 will fit . This is a snow plow truck .
I bought a 1345 , and need to know the tricks to swap it in .
My 1356 had a slip in driveshaft , this 1345 is bolt on
Before I get too far into buying parts .... is this really more durable than a 1356 ?
I bought a 1345 , and need to know the tricks to swap it in .
My 1356 had a slip in driveshaft , this 1345 is bolt on
Before I get too far into buying parts .... is this really more durable than a 1356 ?
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converting 1356 to 1345
All 1345 have fixed rear yokes, and yes, they're stronger than the 1356. 1345s were used in heavy trucks from ~'85-~'92 (just general guesses). All you need are the driveshafts from a truck originally equipped with a 1345 with the same wheelbase as yours and a transmission of similar length, OR you could have your driveshafts cut for length & rebuilt to fit.
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hmm , now im confused , another guy in the 4x4 forum said a 1356 is stronger .
This 1345 came out of a 87 bronco . I have a 88 f-150 . I wonder if the rear shaft will be the same ..... doubt it eh .
This 1345 came out of a 87 bronco . I have a 88 f-150 . I wonder if the rear shaft will be the same ..... doubt it eh .
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converting 1356 to 1345
Definitely not the same. Different wheelbases, even if the transmissions are the same length.
For an F-150, strength doesn't really matter - they're all strong enough for that.
For an F-150, strength doesn't really matter - they're all strong enough for that.
