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Old 04-15-2015, 01:33 PM
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Does anyone know this?
Rear drive shaft length for 1999 2WD auto 8.25" diff, NO lift?
Center of U joint hole to center of U joint hole.
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Originally Posted by CobraMarty
Does anyone know this? Rear drive shaft length for 1999 2WD auto 8.25" diff, NO lift? Center of U joint hole to center of U joint hole. Thanks.
I have a 2wd .. I can measure the shaft tomorrow if you haven't found an answer!
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Does 40.5" seem right.
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Does 40.5" seem right.
I'll check, I'm heading home in a few hours
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Best I can tell, at lowered ride height, 40.5". Stock slip yoke can go in 1.5" and out at least 2"+ without coming unseated.

I have a 39.5" shaft I am going to try and put in. Hopefully it doesn't unseat when jacked up at minimal droop that it has.
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