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Dec 2, 2015 | 09:06 PM

Heathers78

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Driveshaft length.

Hi there everybody. I am new and I have a question on my 78. My pickup is a 1978 f250 4x4 standard cab, part time 4x4 with an automatic. I am removing my gear vendor unit form the back of my 205. I would like to have my new driveshaft ready when I put it back to stock as my factory one was shortened to install the gear vendor. Does anybody have a bone stock f250,auto, part time 4x4 that could give me a weld to weld measurement on their stock rear driveshaft so I can have my shortened one retubed or possibly a center to center measurement between u- joints. Any help,would greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Dec 3, 2015 | 09:43 AM

Filthy Beast

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Welcome.......Sorry, I just have two manual trans w/ NP205 TC vehicles. Different lengths on the driveshafts than an auto. Use the search function here....I'm sure someone will be along to help you out. Good luck.

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:56 AM

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You're a few weeks too late. I had 2 of the driveshafts like you need. I gave one away and used the other for parts. I kind of think from weld to weld it was like 53". I needed a driveshaft for a manual so I was measuring tubes. I think a manual was 4" longer.

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:29 PM

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I will try to remember to get under ol silver with a tape measure this evening.

Dec 3, 2015 | 03:48 PM

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And would you be selling the gear vendors unit?

Dec 3, 2015 | 05:29 PM

Heathers78

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Yes I will be selling my gear vendor unit. It is low mileage and great shape with installation instructions, manuals and everything else that comes with it. I know how much they are new but have no idea what they are worth used.

Dec 3, 2015 | 10:26 PM

77 1/2 F250

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There are also two different length tailshafts for the 4x4 version of the C6. My 77½ has the longer length, the C6 I bought from a 79 F150 has the shorter length. I don't remember what they are offhand, but I can try to measure them tomorrow.

Robert