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1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 John 2-12-08  
Is it better to have a one piece driveshaft or to keep the factory 2 piece?

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John
Re: 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 Phil Feinstein 2-13-08  
If you lift or lower the truck, you should swap out the 2 piece for a 1 piece prop shaft, otherwise it's fine. The only real problem with the Ranger 2 piece drive shaft is that it is really difficult to balance. I know one driveshaft shop in Colorado that refuses to balance them. The good news is that if you replace the center bearing or the u-joints you don't need to rebalance.
Re: 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 John 2-13-08  
Phil,

Thanks for your input. This sight is awesome to have and really helps to learn more about what makes troubleshooting a vehicle so much fun. My truck truck is lifted 4 inches so I will install my one piece drive shaft. Does this free up some horsepower as well?

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John
Re: 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 Phil Feinstein 2-14-08  
No, unfortunately. But it will keep the driveline from binding, so you get to put what horsepower you have down to the ground.
1988 ranger 4x4 five spd. 2.9 5'lift serious vibration in two piece drive shaft bryan 6-18-08  
Want to change to one piece shaft. cant find anyone to build it. help!!!!
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