Driveshaft needed
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Driveshaft needed
I found the source of my vibration. I've looked at these tires several times and don't feel/see any seperations. I crawled around under the truck tonight looking at everything trying to find the source. I looked at the rear driveshaft and it has a big dent and slight bow. I can't believe it didn't vibrate worse.
I'm now looking for a rear driveshaft for an 1983 F150 long bed 4x4 C6 automatic. Wondering what else will fit. Should I try to find a place to get this made? Having a hard time getting to any Junk Yards due to work.
I'm now looking for a rear driveshaft for an 1983 F150 long bed 4x4 C6 automatic. Wondering what else will fit. Should I try to find a place to get this made? Having a hard time getting to any Junk Yards due to work.
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You can see how long your driveshaft is and what other trucks might have the same one here: F150 4wd Driveshafts - ???Gary's Garagemahal
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How long is the driveshaft (less the slip yoke)?
1983 F150 300/302/351W C6 4WD 133" wheelbase: Could be 32 17/32" or 57 1/8" long, depending on which type of driveshaft it has.
1983 F150 300/302/351W C6 4WD 133" wheelbase: Could be 32 17/32" or 57 1/8" long, depending on which type of driveshaft it has.
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I haven't measured it yet. I assume it's the 57 1/8". I will try to measure tomorrow.
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I have one on the parts truck I am buying, all the U-joints have been replaced but it's not 4 wheel drive so i am not sure if it will fit but it is a 2 piece for a long wheel base. I'm just not sure where you live if it will be cost effective for you.
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I appreciate the offer. Mine is one piece. I think mine would be somewhat shorter due to the transfer case.
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Look at all the driveshafts they had for a 1983 f150.
155" WB, MT, 4x2, front section, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed)
139" WB, MT, front section, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed)
155" WB, MT, 4x2, front section, Warner
139" WB, AT, front section, C6
139" WB, MT, front section, New Process
139" WB, MT, front section, Warner
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section, New Process
155" WB, MT, 4x2, front section, New Process
155" WB, MT, 4x4, front section
155" WB, AT, 4x2, front section, C6 transmission
155" WB, AT, 4x4, front section
117" WB, AT, 4x2, C6, non-removable carrier
117" WB, AT, 4x2, C6, removable carrier
117" WB, AT, 4x4
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), non-removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Warner, non-removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Warner, removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x4
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, AOD, non-removable carrier
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, AOD, removable carrier
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section
133" WB, AT, 4x4
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, New Process
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, Warner
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section, Ford
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, rear section
133" WB, MT, 4x4
139" WB, AT, front section, AOD
139" WB, AT, rear section
139" WB, MT, rear section
155" WB, AT, 4x2, front section, AOD transmission
155" WB, AT, 4x2, rear section
155" WB, AT, 4x4, rear section
155" WB, MT, 4x2, rear section
155" WB, MT, 4x4, rear section
117" WB, MT, 4x2, New Process
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 2 piece, rear section
117" WB, AT, 4x2, AOD
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, C6, non-removable carrier
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, C6, removable carrier
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), non-removable carrier
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), removable carrier
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section, Warner
I looked in Arkansas, nothing came up.
155" WB, MT, 4x2, front section, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed)
139" WB, MT, front section, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed)
155" WB, MT, 4x2, front section, Warner
139" WB, AT, front section, C6
139" WB, MT, front section, New Process
139" WB, MT, front section, Warner
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section, New Process
155" WB, MT, 4x2, front section, New Process
155" WB, MT, 4x4, front section
155" WB, AT, 4x2, front section, C6 transmission
155" WB, AT, 4x4, front section
117" WB, AT, 4x2, C6, non-removable carrier
117" WB, AT, 4x2, C6, removable carrier
117" WB, AT, 4x4
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), non-removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Warner, non-removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x2, Warner, removable carrier
117" WB, MT, 4x4
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, AOD, non-removable carrier
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, AOD, removable carrier
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section
133" WB, AT, 4x4
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, New Process
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, Warner
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section, Ford
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, rear section
133" WB, MT, 4x4
139" WB, AT, front section, AOD
139" WB, AT, rear section
139" WB, MT, rear section
155" WB, AT, 4x2, front section, AOD transmission
155" WB, AT, 4x2, rear section
155" WB, AT, 4x4, rear section
155" WB, MT, 4x2, rear section
155" WB, MT, 4x4, rear section
117" WB, MT, 4x2, New Process
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 2 piece, rear section
117" WB, AT, 4x2, AOD
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, C6, non-removable carrier
133" WB, AT, 4x2, 1 piece, C6, removable carrier
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), non-removable carrier
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 1 piece, Ford (3 speed and 4 speed), removable carrier
133" WB, MT, 4x2, 2 piece, front section, Warner
I looked in Arkansas, nothing came up.
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E3TZ-4602-AH .. Driveshaft-Transfer Case to Rear Axle - 57 1/8" long / Obsolete
1983 F150 4WD - 300/302/351W - C6 - 133" wheelbase (Regular Cab with 8' bed) / Ditto 1984 before production date 2/1984.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.
HIGH BUCK! BOB ALLEN FORD in Overland Park KS has 1 = 913-381-2999
1983 F150 4WD - 300/302/351W - C6 - 133" wheelbase (Regular Cab with 8' bed) / Ditto 1984 before production date 2/1984.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.
HIGH BUCK! BOB ALLEN FORD in Overland Park KS has 1 = 913-381-2999
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Why not just get a driveshaft made? I dont know the price of a driveshaft out right but with both u-joints and the shaft it cost me less than $125 to get mine done. There wasnt anything wrong with mine but it was too short after changing the engine and trans, causing it to leak trans fluid. It also comes with a warranty 
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In my area, I use Henderson Drive Line which is extremely reasonable. I'm sure if you search for a local company(s) in your area, you can get a refurbished/balanced driveshaft.
If you think about it, a driveshaft is a steel tube with joint forks welded on, then balanced...not that complicated.
If you think about it, a driveshaft is a steel tube with joint forks welded on, then balanced...not that complicated.