2wd vs. 4wd Driveshafts Question

[Rev_D21]

D21 and D22 4 cylinder Trucks Question

Are the stub shafts the same between 2wd and 4wd trucks?

I already know that the Xterra stub shaft is different and will not fit a 2wd 71C transmission. I also know that the 2wd V6 stub shaft will not fit a 71C trans either. I need to come up with a driveshaft for my H233b swapped 2wd HB and I want to go one piece. The shaft that came out was for an auto and does not fit the 71C trans either. I'd like to use a driveshaft from a reg cab 4wd manual and have it lengthened accordingly but no where on the net can I find if the stub shaft is the same coming out of the transfer is the same as the 2wd. Anyone?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

"Stub shaft"? Sorry man, I'm not sure what you're talking about.

You might be better off just going with a custom 1 piece shaft. Just measure from flange to yoke, and give them the type of flange and spline, etc.

[Rev_D21]

Stub shaft= the piece that slides into the transmission. In order to make a one piece I have to have both ends for them to make it with. I only have the rear section so far. If a 4wd shaft works that opens up my options at the junk yards.

If i provide the part it's the difference between a 600 dollar driveshaft vs. a 150 dollar length change job. $600 driveshaft in a $400 truck = no go.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Ah, the best I could do for you would be to check that same situation on a D40.

[Rev_D21]

Would be great except no D40s in the yards I go to. Lots of 4wd D22 and D21 trucks though.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

No, I mean I could check for you. Would that help you at all?

[Rev_D21]

I could use any help I can get. Thanks!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

4 cylinder is different than 6 cylinder, automatics are different than manuals on the yokes. For the rear flange, you basically have 3 types:
6 bolt
4 bolt large
4 bolt small (4 cyl specific)

Let me know if you need anything else. If you give me your email address, I can send you more specific stuff.

[Rev_D21]

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