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MQ/MK Patrol Driveshafts 5 speed

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:11 pm
by juls
I have a MQ LWB 4spd originally diesel with 308. I bought it like this so I can only assume gearbox is in original location.

Whilst I dont really want to change to 5 speed now I have the opportunity to pick up some driveshafts from a turbo diesel MK LWB.

BUT... my plan is to pick up a MK parts car in the future with a 5spd and also aircon to re-fit to my car. If i get the suitable driveshafts now it wont matter whether i get a LWB or SWB.

I have the following questions.

1. Are petrol and diesel factory 5 speed gearboxes in the same place (ie driveshafts the same?)

2. Is the SWB 5 speed front driveshaft the same length as the LWB 5 speed driveshaft.

3. So do I get just the rear driveshaft, or both?

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:32 am
by pongo
im sure the fronts are the same, but the rear will be different

CHeers

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:48 am
by badger
front is longer rear is shorter.

also have to move crossmember to bolt up box and to clear the front shaft