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Old 01-28-2016, 11:55 AM
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I've got a 1993 v6 2WD ext. cab.
Wikipedia tells me I have a 131 wheelbase.
I'm putting in a AX-15, but I have a stock automatic.
I'll need a longer driveshaft, so which should I pick?
Did I pick the right one?
I'm only looking to replace what I need
 
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Wikipedia tells you the 131 wheelbase, but what does the door sticker and the VIN tell you?

As to which one you need - well, do you currently have a 2 piece shaft or a 1 piece shaft? I'd match that part. Also, check the pinion gear size (that's the "round axle cover" and "hexagon axle cover" note).

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Looking under, there are 2 shafts, but I only need one of them to be longer, the one closer to the tranny, and how do I find out my pinion gear size? I'm guessing it's on the sticker on the side of the door pannel?
 
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Look at the shape of the differential cover. Is it hexagonal, or closer to round?

As to the length - no, the one-piece goes from the transmission (2WD) or transfer case (4WD) to the differential as one piece; the two-piece has that sway bearing in the middle.

So you need the two piece set.

I'd go ahead and replace the U-joints and sway bearing in that shaft before putting it in also.

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