Drive shaft lengths

[viperkillertt]

Well, i just started putting on my drive shaft again, well it seems like it is shorter then i would expect. Is it normal to have about 1.5-2" of space between the drive shaft and differential?
Also for fun, i took pix of the auto and manual drive shafts next to each other.
Enjoy


Close up of the lengths.


The Auto is much shorter. Well, if anyone knows if it is normal to have a bit of space, let me know. Basically i think the drive shaft just goes in extra deep so when you are installing it, it is easier to install. let me know if that is correct. Thanks!

 

[Rich]

It needs to be able to move in and out as the diff can move a little bit also with the suspension.

 

[OneJArpus]

I have a question will the STOCK R154 work w/ 1J bellhousing trans?

 

[rakkasan]

It needs to be able to move in and out as the diff can move a little bit also with the suspension.

?? I think the Diff is stationary at all times being that it's an IRS set up....

 

[tlo86]

I have a question will the STOCK R154 work w/ 1J bellhousing trans?

yes. im putting mine on a 2jzgte also so it works for 2j series as well! amazing!

 

[viperkillertt]

?? I think the Diff is stationary at all times being that it's an IRS set up....

The car flexes a bit, so it does need a bit of give. I have pix and i will post them later. Everythign is going great on the car!

 

[Rich]

?? I think the Diff is stationary at all times being that it's an IRS set up....

Yes, it is stationary, but it's to compensate for the flex like viperkillertt said.
That's why I said it moves a little bit, maybe I should have been more elaborate.