Driveshaft
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Driveshaft
I cannot find a 'for sale' or 'wanted' section. But I am trying to find a new or used driveshaft for a 88' F150 Reg cab w/8Ft bed and the M5OD tranny. I have tried junkyards but when they move the vehicles around with a fork, they bend the shafts!?!?!? Any info would be great!
Thanx, Paulie
Thanx, Paulie
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In addition to the suggestions by torque1st, you may want to check on-line sites in your area for vehicles being parted out. Around here the local dragstrip has a bulletin board for used parts and vehicles. Some of the local auto and truck clubs have the same. I'm sure craigslist also has listings for used auto parts in your area.
I feel your pain on the driveshaft. Unless you get to the salvage yard right when the vehicle comes in they tend to be damaged. They are not a high demand and profit item for the yards. Even when you get them from an individual you can have trouble. I finally found a guy on craiglist that was parting out an 88 F-150 and the driveshaft had hidden damage that made it unusable. I wound up getting a new shaft made rather than waste more time and money looking.
I feel your pain on the driveshaft. Unless you get to the salvage yard right when the vehicle comes in they tend to be damaged. They are not a high demand and profit item for the yards. Even when you get them from an individual you can have trouble. I finally found a guy on craiglist that was parting out an 88 F-150 and the driveshaft had hidden damage that made it unusable. I wound up getting a new shaft made rather than waste more time and money looking.
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