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Nick_R_23 · 07-03-2021, 08:12 PM

Hmm. I think my assumption of the rear axle being moved might be right. I measure my driveshaft at 44.5” center to center on the U-joints.

From bellhousing mounting surface to the end of the tail housing on my 700/208 combo is 46” overall. I doubt that a SM465/208 will be any longer.

07-03-2021, 08:12 PM	#7
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 894	Re: SM465 to 700r4: Different driveshaft lengths? Hmm. I think my assumption of the rear axle being moved might be right. I measure my driveshaft at 44.5” center to center on the U-joints. From bellhousing mounting surface to the end of the tail housing on my 700/208 combo is 46” overall. I doubt that a SM465/208 will be any longer.