Ford Transit propshaft short, long, max

The propshaft for the Ford Transit for short (SWB), medium (MWB) and long (LWB) versions are parts of the drive train of the van. The function of the driveshaft for the Transit is to transmit torque over a certain distance to the drive bridges, taking into account the vertical movements of the suspension. In doing so, the driveshaft only rotates around its own axis. Driveshafts for the Ford Transit come in different lengths because that Ford Transit itself came out in different versions: short van, passenger bus, right up to maxi van and jumbo versions. This is one of the reasons why the difference in driveshaft dimensions is so great. Propshafts for the Ford Transit range from 174 centimetres to over 3 metres in length. Transit Center offers driveshafts for all versions of the Ford Transit, so you will have no problem finding the right driveshaft for you. A propeller shaft for a Ford Transit is usually mounted between the drive axle and the transmission.

Transit driveshaft - length

The driveshaft for the Ford Transit comes in different versions, depending on the length of the vehicle, the transmission and the size of the wheels. What's more, it can consist of two or three parts. A Transit driveshaft can be 174 cm, 192 cm, 206 cm, 220 cm, 230 cm, 234 cm, 247 cm, 264 cm, 270 cm, 277 cm, 281 cm, 286 cm.

ford transit propshaft - accessories

The range of our shop is not limited to ford transit driveshafts. We also stock components for the installation, repair and proper functioning of the driveshaft. Transit propshaft accessories include components such as driveshaft support, seal, driveshaft rubber joint, gearbox flange, driveshaft cross member.

Damaged Ford Transit driveshaft - symptoms

The most common symptoms of driveshaft failure in a Ford Transit are vehicle vibrations, occurring within certain speed ranges. The vibrations and knocking are transmitted to the body of the van, as well as the steering wheel. A ford transit driveshaft defect is often accompanied by a noise, coming from under the floor of the van.

Drive shaft construction for ford transit

A driveshaft for a Ford Transit usually consists of a body, a support bearing, a sliding connection (spline), a universal joint and a flange joint. Pay particular attention to the differences between driveshafts for Transits with and without ABS.