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    Default Aerostar AWD Aluminum driveshaft in a Mustang

    Been reading up on the conversion & want to verify parts & pieces needed. I picked up one from a 96, from what I understand 96-97 are the ones to get, any input on what u joints to use would be appreciated. Part number on the shaft is P/N # F79Z-4602-AA.
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    I have one in my Saleen. I just used the shaft from the Aerostar and used the original yoke and flange from my car. I just bought replacement u-joints for a 86 mustang. I weight it before and after and want to say the Aerostar shaft will save like 15 pounds.
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    Bingo...Changed out both yolk & flange from the SVO DS to the Aerostar DS & Used a spicer u joint pt# 5-153x from O'rielys for the SVO conversion. Seems to be working fine. Still have to do the 89 car.
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    So was the DS you used the same diameter as the original or was it bigger?
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    Looks like its the same as the one I installed in my car 8 years ago. I was just curious as I have seen other people post pictures of some that are larger in diameter.
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