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  1. 12-29-2014 12:42 PM #1
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    ford t-5 trans to AOD the driveshaft too long now

     



    I swapped from 5 speed stick to AOD. the driveshaft is too long now. Anyone had this happen? I was told the 2 transmissions were the same overall length. What year trans do I have and/or need? The engine is Ford 5.0 H.O. from 1985 mustang.
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    Is your AOD a long tail shaft? My friend's Dad ran into this and his AOD had a longer tail shaft. I think it was from a van. He just had his drive shaft shortened and balanced and it was good to go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe View Post
    Is your AOD a long tail shaft? My friend's Dad ran into this and his AOD had a longer tail shaft. I think it was from a van. He just had his drive shaft shortened and balanced and it was good to go.
    What he said.
    That would surely be the easiest/cheapest option.
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