What do you think?

 

Yep. I had to replace my rear driveshaft on my Bronco when i did the 6" lift, the stock driveshaft couldn't work with the angle. This happened to me on the trails with the stocker:

 

Where did you get yours?

 

on a ranger ? doubtful. im still running a stock one.

is yours a single driveshaft? or is it a 2 piece?

 

I took it to a place here in NJ that specializes in driveshafts, it cost me $250 for a new one.

 

single

 

since you have a single cab, then no you wont need a longer driveshaft......however, if you go any higher than the 6" they yes you will....

 

With the angle of a 6" lift, do you need to tilt anything to make the u-joint have to flex less or is length the only issue? does the same thing apply to the front?

 

when you lift the rear, whatever you use if it is a manufactured unit will rotate the nose of the axle up to the proper pinion angle...

 

nope, sorry - its a 2piece...

 

then yes you should get a 1 piece driveshaft.....get one out of a '98+ Ranger extended cab 4x4 (3.0 or 4.0 it doesn't matter)......it will bolt right in....HOWEVER you will have to remove the carrier bearing cross member.....it is NOT a structural cross member....i talked with several Ford engineers before i removed mine....i have had mine out for almost 2 years without a single problem...

 

get rid of that 2 piece if you can. carrier bearings are known for causing driveline vibrations in trucks with lifts. they make drops for some trucks, but not sure about a ranger.

 

Will do - easily. Thanks man. Would any other trucks have one that'll bolt in?


That explains the chatter I've been trying to figure out since I've lifted. Ive even changed out the carrier bearing.. no dice.

 

nope....