4x2 supercab driveshaft length

[“Walkertexasranger”]

Howdy, so i have a 2022 supercab ranger 2wd that i special order, it will be here next month if nothing is delayed. I am trying to get a one peice driveshaft made but since i dont have the truck yet i cannot measure it myself does anyone know the length of the shaft from end to end (yoke flange) by any chance, thanks!

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[Frenchy]

Sinple suggestion. Wait for the truck first. Then drive it around. If the driveshaft isn't causing any issues then leave it be. If it is then go to your local drive shaft shop and have them make one for you.

 

[“Walkertexasranger”]

Sinple suggestion. Wait for the truck first. Then drive it around. If the driveshaft isn't causing any issues then leave it be. If it is then go to your local drive shaft shop and have them make one for you.

Idk about the ranger. But i have swapped over to one peice driveshafts and i could tell u big diffrence before and after.

 

[Frenchy]

It is possible but also understand that the reason for a multi piece driveshaft is usually due to eliminating what a single piece driveshaft can do if too long. A drive shaft that is too long can(key work here) cause a bit of an extra shake to the rear end. What is that particular length where it becomes an issue? I'm not too sure right off.

Perhaps @P. A. Schilke can help explain a little mire with what I'm trting to talk about.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

It is possible but also understand that the reason for a multi piece driveshaft is usually due to eliminating what a single piece driveshaft can do if too long. A drive shaft that is too long can(key work here) cause a bit of an extra shake to the rear end. What is that particular length where it becomes an issue? I'm not too sure right off.

Perhaps @P. A. Schilke can help explain a little mire with what I'm trting to talk about.

Hi Chris,

Trying to not write paragraph after paragraph... Addressing single piece driveshafts, all driveshafts have a critical speed where they start looking like a jump rope. Manufacturers want critical speed to be above the max driveshaft rpm as installed in a vehicle by a certain amount, say 10% above max driveshaft rpm and max vehicle speed. The factors influencing critical speed include driveshaft material, tube diameter, thickness, length and vehicle packaging (fitment) torque requirements etc. So to play the game you have to adjust these parameters. Want to use Steel as it is inexpensive and stay single piece driveshaft...then you have to increase diameter of the steel and its thickness...maybe too heavy or not fit the package of the suspension up and down. Change the material to composite or aluminum helps but is costly... And so it goes doing the driveshaft dance...

Hope this makes some sense...

Best,
Phil

 

[Cabose-1]

Hi Chris,

Trying to not write paragraph after paragraph... Addressing single piece driveshafts, all driveshafts have a critical speed where they start looking like a jump rope. Manufacturers want critical speed to be above the max driveshaft rpm as installed in a vehicle by a certain amount, say 10% above max driveshaft rpm and max vehicle speed. The factors influencing critical speed include driveshaft material, tube diameter, thickness, length and vehicle packaging (fitment) torque requirements etc. So to play the game you have to adjust these parameters. Want to use Steel as it is inexpensive and stay single piece driveshaft...then you have to increase diameter of the steel and its thickness...maybe too heavy or not fit the package of the suspension up and down. Change the material to composite or aluminum helps but is costly... And so it goes doing the driveshaft dance...

Hope this makes some sense...

Best,
Phil

I understood every word

As i say yes but my head goes side to side

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