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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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Driveshaft length?

regcab. shorty bed 4 wheel drive. is it the same as a bronco? we are about to take on the challenge of Converting to 4x4 in a truck . using stock 150 suspension two to Four drive. with a very low budget. but we have the whole package from a parts truck. but it had the 8 foot bed. we may just end up cutting the stock one. and re balance it ourselves if we cant find a drive shaft cheap enough.. so any Pointers, ideas, advice.. all is welcomed.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Go to the junkyard and find a rear driveshaft for a regular cab/short box 4x4. It will be cheap, probably $75 tops. I hope you know this conversion is going to end up costing way more than you planned.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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yeah we know this. but we are doing it in steps first . but. thats the problem not many shorty regular cab 4x4's around here . to begin with let alone in a junk yard.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Try this website. It is a network of a bunch of different salvage yards all over the country. Most will ship what you need and I would think the cost of a used shaft, new u-joints, and shipping would be less than having a custom one made. Good luck with your conversion, hope this link helps.

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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thanks for the link .. i'll keep it on the back burnner. if need be. Im going to call a few locals that hook us up with some good deals.
 
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