Dana 44 shaft question

[metman4ever]

Hey guys, is the dana 44 short side shaft from a 70's F-150/ 78-79 bronco the same length as the short side from the early broncos?

 

[Redriverranger]

No. The EB inner shaft is about 3/8" shorter. You can cut and clearance the F150/Bronco shafts to work.

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51316
I just went through all that. I'm getting a set of chro-mo shafts and taking the 78 shaft I have and cutting it down for a spare.

 

[metman4ever]

Would it be worth shortening the short side of the F150/Bronco axle to fit the older bronco shafts? I am thinking not but it would make ordering shafts easier.

Also are the outer shafts the same?