i need a longer drive shaft?

[ramman]

I put in a 5inch rough country lift and realize that my drive shaft isnt long enough, the yolk still goes into the tail of the transfer case but i have i little trany fluid spew out sometimes. Does anybody know where i can get a longer one for a decently cheap prices or have mine customized? I live in wisconsin so if you know any shops around here that would be helpful.

1998 dodge ram 1500, 5.9 V8 magnum, 35inch KM2s 5inch rough country lift

 

[SmokedRam]

A lot of the maching shops around here will take your current drive shaft and lengthen it and rebalance it...dont hesitate to call NAPA stores around you either...a lot of them actually machine parts etc...

 

[iSlacker816]

Every man wishes for a longer drive shaft lmao. Look for machine shops and they'll take care of ya!

 

[TexasRammer]

what they said. thats one bad ass truck man!

 

[Trupiano]

Haha never knew a lift could make your drive shaft come up short, that's a bummer.

 

[ramman]

alright thanks for all the helps and thanks TexasRammer

 

[Okiespaniel]

If you're running the 5 inch short arm lift, your driveshaft should be plenty long.

I would have to believe that your rear output shaft seal is leaking. Since you didn't mention that you'd ever changed it, they can take a "set" wiith a spot on your rear shaft, before you lifted the truck. Now it's in a different area and not sealing well. Combine that with age and roadsalt from Wisconsin winters and you've got a an issue. Spotty, but annoying.
It's an easy fix.

 

[Howells]

^^agreed i have a 5" rough country and a 2" add a leaf an 1" coil spacer and i have no problems.

 

[Rough Country]

correct that is not an issue with a dodge at 5 inches of lift it is probably the rear seal i ran into that when i installed my 3 inch on my dodge and my 4 in on my yj both leaked till i changed the rear seals