Need help on driveshaft fix

[blakegill66]

I have a 1994 Ford Bronco on 9" lift. Back in the summer was driving and randomly had the rear drive shaft break. Anyone know of a place that will either repair the shaft or sell a new one? I can send pics of the driveshaft and how it is broken but the shaft itself is intact (broke at the end can't remember which side or what part). Just a few days ago I gave it a shot to see if it would still crank and sure enough, one turn of the key and it started right up after sitting 6 months

 

[kz45]

Driveline in Baton Rouge

 

[kdavis1984]

Margot's also in baton rouge. Ask for Toby

 

[blakegill66]

Driveline in Baton Rouge

Thank you, I will look into them. Anyone else, suggestions are still welcome

 

[Mayonnaise]

Judging from "9 inches of lift" I am going to assume you wore out a ujoint from having a stupid pinion angle. A lift of that size can be dangerous if done wrong and you will continue to break ****. It might be wise to keep a box of spare u-joints in the truck at all times if you're not going to fix the underlying problem.

Post pictures of the truck and all of its suspension parts.

 

[edman87k5]

What kind of shaft do you currently have? A standard driveshaft will not hold up to the angles that 9" of lift creates. You need a specialized high angle double cardan shaft if you want it to last and not vibrate. There are numerous companies that make them with larger joints and thicker tubes to withstand extra stress.
Curious, got a pic of where/ how it broke?

 

[blakegill66]

Will post pics when I get home. I bought it with all the junk done to it and no its not a stock driveshaft.

 

[RyanW]

Lowering the tranny mount about an inch or so would do wonders, if the engine doesn't get too close to the firewall.

Also, Driveline is great shop to use.

Post pics of the truck and of the suspension.

 

[Ironman26]

Zimmer Gears still in business....you could check with them also???

 

[Dgraham225]

Is that 9" all suspension or is some of that body lift? I have a k5 play toy lifted 6" one one tons (probably 7" total) and the angles aren't great. Your bronco shaft can't be much longer.

 

[tonen123]

i second drive line. also look into getting an aftermarket shaft, something beefier.