Driveshafts and u-joints

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    What can you guys tell me about driveshaft and u-joint interchange-ability among the various years of Mavericks?

    With respect to u-joints, are they all the same? V-8 vs. 6 Cyl the same? A/T vs. Manual trans the same? Does year matter?

    Now, what about driveshaft lengths? I know the 4 door is longer (or at least that is what someone told me), but what about one year to the next? Any differences in length? Again, does engine or trans matter with respect to length?

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    Jeff, how ironic.... I thought about PM'ing you at TFFN first because I knew you were big into Mavs too, but just never did and now you provide me with the treasure trove of info I need here! Thanks a million!

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    The 2 door shaft is the same length as the 79-04 Mustangs, so lots of possible donors there. I bought a new 04 shaft that was a left over from production for mine.
     
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    Thanks... but according to the chart Jeff directed me to, I need one for a 4 door ... which I have found and it's on it's way to me!
     

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