Drive shaft length (1 Viewer)

[RedTX]

Trying to help my kid out as he isnt local. He 1996 land cruiser and both his drive shafts went out. He ordered one for the rear he says it is 40 inches and too long. From seraching around it is supposed to be 38.5. He says the old drive shaft from flange to flange is 37.25. Does anyone know how long the rear drive shaft is supposed to be. I believe his cruiser has ABS, does that make any difference. Pretty frustrating and just looking for some guidance. Thanks in adavance

 

[MikePL]

The year model is important. I might be wrong but there are two transfer cases. One is the HF2A which was present in earlier models, probably 90-94, and the HF2AV which is longer because the V letter is for the viscous coupler built in the back of it. So the longer transfer case will need a shorter driveshaft and that's probably from 95 to 97. Don't take the year numbers as 100% correct but this is probably the cause. The newer years need a shorter driveshaft.

 

[RedTX]

Hey has 1996 cruiser so im guess he would need the shorter version. Happen to know how long that is?

 

[NeverFinis]

According to LandTank's website, driveshafts can be two different lengths depending on year.

 

[ppc]

The year model is important. I might be wrong but there are two transfer cases. One is the HF2A which was present in earlier models, probably 90-94, and the HF2AV which is longer because the V letter is for the viscous coupler built in the back of it. So the longer transfer case will need a shorter driveshaft and that's probably from 95 to 97. Don't take the year numbers as 100% correct but this is probably the cause. The newer years need a shorter driveshaft.

91-92 and 93-97 Poverty pack models (non-abs/front disk rear drum) uses the non-viscous HF2A and a longer rear driveshaft.
93-97 with 4 wheel discs and ABS all use the HF2AV with a shorter rear driveshaft.

 

[reklund5]

My 95 rear shaft notes say it is 38 1/8" flange to flange at ride height

I’d buy a new OEM shaft from Toyota. They're not offensively expensive and last 30 years....

I've been waaaaay down the rabbit hole with this and an OEM shaft is what fixed all my problems.

 

[jonheld]

Trying to help my kid out as he isnt local. He 1996 land cruiser and both his drive shafts went out. He ordered one for the rear he says it is 40 inches and too long. From seraching around it is supposed to be 38.5. He says the old drive shaft from flange to flange is 37.25. Does anyone know how long the rear drive shaft is supposed to be. I believe his cruiser has ABS, does that make any difference. Pretty frustrating and just looking for some guidance. Thanks in adavance

Buy an OEM rear driveshaft for the vehicle. 37110-60520
Be sure to grease unis and yoke before installation as new drive shafts will have assembly grease only.

If you have to go aftermarket (Tom Woods, etc.) use a tape measure with the truck sitting mostly level, and measure from the face of the transfer case flange to the face of the rear pinion flange. That will get you close enough as all drive shafts have slip yokes, so an exact measurement is not really needed.
The 80 Series rear OEM flanges are 11mm ID Bolt Hole - 66mm x 66mm pattern.

Always use OEM hardware.
Diff side bolts X4: 90105-11013
Flat washers X8: 90201-11013
Nuts X8: 90179-11005

 

[landtank]

You might consider one of my rear shafts. Japanese parts, thicker tubing and longer splines which is a common wear item and often the reason for replacing it.

 

[Squash]

Alternative is to have a driveline shop cut, balance and weld to the proper length.
Also did this for my son's Toyota Matrix XR, Toyota rear driveline listed for $1000.00, I ended up splitting the ds, brought it to a shop and added a greaseable u-joint for $110.00.

 

[Broski]

OEM Toyota it currently around 500.00 plus tax shipping

 

[Broski]

You might consider one of my rear shafts. Japanese parts, thicker tubing and longer splines which is a common wear item and often the reason for replacing it.

How much thicker. I’m interested, need a new Rear myself.

 

[landtank]

its .095

I also use an extended spline like the front shaft so you can bolt that to the rear diff giving you more clearance and strength at that end which is prone to denting

 

[Broski]

its .095

I also use an extended spline like the front shaft so you can bolt that to the rear diff giving you more clearance and strength at that end which is prone to denting

Thanks for the info Rick. How does that compare to the thickness of the stock shaft.

Missed you at Cruise Moab this year

 

[landtank]

just measured a stock shaft which is at .069" or 1.75mm