finally......getting the solid piece driveshaft
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finally......getting the solid piece driveshaft
Picking up my driveshaft tonight from ranger one. This is an upgrade I need and want despritly. I will get install pics and what not when it gets put on. I can't wait to get rid of this 2 piece! 
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http://www.therangerstation.com/Maga...04/offroad.htm
heres a link for those that might be interested on how do do soo....
heres a link for those that might be interested on how do do soo....
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
FYI.....the carrier bearing crossmember IS NOT a structural member in the frame......i took mine out when i put in the 1 piece......Ford is who told me it wasn't structrual...
I gotta catch up to you some how........ 
Shane, is the drive shaft going to be long enough to work with the lift you put on the truck? When you raise the height of the truck, you also extend the length that the driveshaft has to go to reach the rear axle. I thought I was fine with my stock drive shaft on the Bronco, but after taking a big bump, I ended up with this:
Not trying to worry you or anything, I just wanted to be sure you know what can happen if the length isn't right.
Not trying to worry you or anything, I just wanted to be sure you know what can happen if the length isn't right.
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by winks
Shane, is the drive shaft going to be long enough to work with the lift you put on the truck? When you raise the height of the truck, you also extend the length that the driveshaft has to go to reach the rear axle. I thought I was fine with my stock drive shaft on the Bronco, but after taking a big bump, I ended up with this:
Not trying to worry you or anything, I just wanted to be sure you know what can happen if the length isn't right.
Not trying to worry you or anything, I just wanted to be sure you know what can happen if the length isn't right.
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by fletch12518
lol yeah its coming out! I already droped it to stop the vibration alittle bit. Now its coming out! lol sorry bro, butt I needed one! lol I gotta catch up to you some how........
I gotta catch up to you some how........ 
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Originally Posted by winks
Shane, is the drive shaft going to be long enough to work with the lift you put on the truck? When you raise the height of the truck, you also extend the length that the driveshaft has to go to reach the rear axle. I thought I was fine with my stock drive shaft on the Bronco, but after taking a big bump, I ended up with this:
Not trying to worry you or anything, I just wanted to be sure you know what can happen if the length isn't right.
Not trying to worry you or anything, I just wanted to be sure you know what can happen if the length isn't right.
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
dang it.......i was next to get it if you didnt get it........lol.....good call on the mod.....i have a 1 piece steel shaft i dont know why i wanted an aluminum one!
i might sell mine in a month or so. it wont be long enough...
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
^^ what kind of price we talkin? wont be long enough? what more lift are you putting on the rear?
at least 2.5" in the rear...
this on is brand new, not a factory one. i paid 400 for it. custom made. aluminum. price
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
is that your Bronco winks? i didnt know they installed the driveshafts in those with the slip yoke towards the rear end....
Silly post ******.
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by winks
"Shane, is the drive shaft going to be long enough to work with the lift you put on the truck? When you raise the height of the truck, you also extend the length that the driveshaft has to go to reach the rear axle. I thought I was fine with my stock drive shaft on the Bronco, but after taking a big bump, I ended up with this..."
Silly post ******.
Silly post ******.
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From: Havre De Grace,Md
Originally Posted by winks
"Shane, is the drive shaft going to be long enough to work with the lift you put on the truck? When you raise the height of the truck, you also extend the length that the driveshaft has to go to reach the rear axle. I thought I was fine with my stock drive shaft on the Bronco, but after taking a big bump, I ended up with this..."
Silly post ******.
Silly post ******.
lol ya it will be. At least up to 6" of lift.
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From: Charlestown, IN
you will have to trim about 1/4" off the gas tank skid plate......because whenever you flex it will rum the plate and make a horrible screaching noise........when you are sitting on level ground, it is fine but not when flexed...
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From: Aberdeen and Salisbury MD
Originally Posted by winks
It's alright, his truck has become a street queen and won't see Wharton again.
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From: Charlestown, IN
Originally Posted by telemaster1952
is your 2 peice currently causing you trouble?
sounds like a good mod though
sounds like a good mod though
