Paisano
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- Vehicle Year
- 1992
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- Ford Ranger XLT
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- Automatic
I'm not sure this is the correct sub forum. 92' Ford Ranger XLT with 2.9 V6 and push button 4WD.
I have a very old transfer case with over 500,000 miles. It has caused driveshaft 'slop' for years.
I might have no further need for it, and my 4WD is broke anyway. I talked to a local driveshaft repair expert. He says he can build me a one-piece driveshaft from transmission to rear axle.
He says it doesn't need even need a center bearing. The cost is much cheaper than a rebuilt transfer case. The plan would be for me to remove the old transfer case to save on labor, and I would take measurements (and photos).
My only concern is if this will have any effect on the functioning of the automatic transmission. The drive shaft guy said it should not affect it.
Do you agree? Have any of you done this before? I have not made a decision yet as to whether I will do this.
I have a very old transfer case with over 500,000 miles. It has caused driveshaft 'slop' for years.
I might have no further need for it, and my 4WD is broke anyway. I talked to a local driveshaft repair expert. He says he can build me a one-piece driveshaft from transmission to rear axle.
He says it doesn't need even need a center bearing. The cost is much cheaper than a rebuilt transfer case. The plan would be for me to remove the old transfer case to save on labor, and I would take measurements (and photos).
My only concern is if this will have any effect on the functioning of the automatic transmission. The drive shaft guy said it should not affect it.
Do you agree? Have any of you done this before? I have not made a decision yet as to whether I will do this.