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    12/28/2013 8:26 PM  #1

    Nasty65
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    FYI 1965 T5 swap driveshaft info

    My particular swap is going to require a ~50" (u-joint center to u-joint center) drive shaft.  I found that 1998-2004 std cab/6 foot bed, 4cyl, 2wd, ranger trucks have 50.5" driveshafts with 1330 u-joints.  unfortunatly the slip yoke is the wrong size.  I picked one up at the salvage yard with good u-joints for $20.  Going to get it shortened 1/2-3/4".  should be able to have a complete shaft for less than $100.

    In my search, I found that CJPony offers a swap shaft without slip yoke for $207, it's listed at 50" in length.

    http://www.cjponyparts.com/driveshaft-t-5-conversion-steel-50in-v8-1965-1970/p/DS5/

     

    12/28/2013 9:30 PM  #2

    josh-kebob
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    Re: FYI 1965 T5 swap driveshaft info

    Good info, thanks.

    Before you spend $$ to have it shortened, why not install it and see if it fits as is and has adequate travel....??

     

    12/28/2013 9:50 PM  #3

    Nasty65
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    Re: FYI 1965 T5 swap driveshaft info

    josh-kebob wrote:

    Good info, thanks.

    Before you spend $$ to have it shortened, why not install it and see if it fits as is and has adequate travel....??

    I installed the transmission today and was able to actually measure for what will fit,  50" will give about an inch of travel room.

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    12/29/2013 3:30 PM  #4

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    Re: FYI 1965 T5 swap driveshaft info

    http://www.mustangtek.com/differential/Driveshaft.htm try here

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    12/29/2013 6:13 PM  #5

    Nasty65
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    Re: FYI 1965 T5 swap driveshaft info

    bulletbirdman wrote:

    http://www.mustangtek.com/differential/Driveshaft.htm try here

    interesting info.  unfortunatley, around here there aren't any "old" (pre 73) mustangs left in the salvage  yards.  If I even were to find one on the web/fleabay, sellers generally command a "kings ransome" for vintage original mustang/ford parts.

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