Rear Drive Shaft For 85 F150

Piker0680 · Aug 27, 2004

I was wondering if anybody knows which drive shaft is more trustworthy, the slip yoke or the flange type. I just bought my truck and I really don't know much about it. I've heard from other Ford truck fans that the flange type is better is that true? I have the high output 5.8 and I'd really appreciate it if any other advise could be given on making it a solid truck again. :-&

Windchaser · Aug 27, 2004

I never have had much luck with flanges...could be that I was the problem though...lol...wish I could help ya more.

Seabronc · Aug 27, 2004

Welcome to the Zone

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It can certainly be made into a solid machine again. I did it with a 1983 Bronc. Why do you want to change the drive shaft :unsure: ? If it's not broke don't fix it [-X , you probably have other issues that warrent attention, like rust :-& . The shaft has two grease fittings on it, one at each end. Give it a shot or two on a regular basis and as long as it has'nt been neglected it shouldbe fine. If neglected too long the universal joints will freez up

. I had to replace my shaft for that very reason, but I used an OEM spec shaft. That shaft is fine for normal operation.

Good luck and post some pictures as you go.

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