Driveshaft measurement

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  1. 55crownvic

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    What is a good measurement for a driveshaft c to c of the u-joint, for a stock maverick rear to a T-5?
    Anyone know this?
     
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    Earl ran his stock Maverick (small) driveshaft.
     
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    I used the factory driveshaft when I swapped to a 5-t
     
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    Thats what I have done, but the rear seal on the trans is leaking like a siv, been thru 2 new seals already, am thinking I need to replace the front yoke, BUT am also liking the idea of a speedie-sleeve for that yoke. Anyone heard of one for the yoke? I looked at my yoke the last time I replaced the seal and it doesnt appear bad at all, got me?
     
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    Does the yoke rock in the tail shaft housing? Maybe the bushing is bad causing the yoke to have excess movement?
     
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    No, actually the yoke is pretty stable in there, If they make a sleeve I would like to try that.
     
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    I've used sleeves on both front and rear crankshafts before, but never on a slip yoke. Never had a problem with them.
     
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    if the yoke is tight in the bushing how are you going to get the sleeve in the bushing?
     
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    AFAIK there is no such thing as a sleeve for a slip yoke(can you imagine length necessary?), if it's worn replace it, if the bushing in tail housing is worn, replace it...
     

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