Get the peace of mind and reliability of a brand-new driveshaft, don’t settle for a remanufactured unit. Built fresh from the ground up, USA Standard Gear replacement driveshafts are constructed with high-grade steel, feature new slip yokes, and new maintenance-free u-joints to provide decades of carefree use. In some cases, USA Standard redesigns and strengthens the shaft to exceed factory specs, correcting common OE failure points. Further, all USA Standard driveshafts are precision balanced to eliminate vibration so your vehicle drives smooth. As part of USA Standard’s “Perfect Fit” program, all driveshafts arrive fully assembled and ready to install so the vehicle will be back on the road quickly.
| Year |
Make |
Model |
Submodel |
Notes |
| 1997 |
Ford |
Explorer |
|
Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end; From 7-24-1996,Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end |
| 1998 |
Ford |
Explorer |
|
Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end; From 7-24-1996,Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end |
| 1997 |
Mercury |
Mountaineer |
|
Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end; From 7-24-1996,Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end |
| 1998 |
Mercury |
Mountaineer |
|
Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end; From 7-24-1996,Tube length of 22-3/4 in. measured from weld to weld; 28.6 in. Measured Flange to Center of U-Joint Collapsed; 6 bolt cup style front ouput flange; 1310 U-Joint Exposed on Opposite end |
| Description_TLE |
NEW USA Standard Front Driveshaft for Explorer & Mountaineer, 23" Weld to Weld |
| Description_DEF |
Drive Shaft Assembly |
| Description_SHO |
Driveshaft - Front |
| Description_INV |
ZDS9450 |
| Description_KEY |
,&,&,1998,1998,23,28.625,5.0L,5.0L,COLLAPSED,DRIVESHAFT,DRIVESHAFT,Eng,Eng,EXPLORER,EXPLORER,Ford,FRNT,FRNT,Front,FTC,MOUNTAINEER,MOUNTAINEER,RRP-016-00002,w/,w/,WTW,ZDS,ZDS, |
| Description_DES |
NEW USA standard Front Driveshaft for Explorer & Mountaineer, 23" Weld to Weld |
| Description_ASM |
EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER FRNT DRIVESHAFT, 1998 w/ 5.0L Eng, 28.625" FTC COLLAPSED |
| Description_EXT |
USA Standard Gear driveshafts are built new from the ground up, not remanufactured, to provide decades of everyday use. All driveshafts arrive fully assembled and ready to install to get your vehicle back on the road quickly. |
| Description_MKT |
Get the peace of mind and reliability of a brand-new driveshaft, don’t settle for a remanufactured unit. Built fresh from the ground up, USA Standard Gear replacement driveshafts are constructed with high-grade steel, feature new slip yokes, and new maintenance-free u-joints to provide decades of carefree use. In some cases, USA Standard redesigns and strengthens the shaft to exceed factory specs, correcting common OE failure points. Further, all USA Standard driveshafts are precision balanced to eliminate vibration so your vehicle drives smooth. As part of USA Standard’s “Perfect Fit” program, all driveshafts arrive fully assembled and ready to install so the vehicle will be back on the road quickly. |
| Description_FAB |
22-3/4 in. tube length measured from weld to weld |
| Description_FAB |
1310 universal joint at the differential |
| Description_FAB |
6 bolt CV Head (104mm/ 4.094" Pilot Diameter) |
| Description_FAB |
New universal joints, slip yokes, shafts and components ensure a long life |
| Description_FAB |
All units are dynamically balanced at 3,000+ RPMs for vibration-free driving |
| Description_FAB |
USA Standard “Perfect Fit” drive shafts are guaranteed for proper fitment and easy installation |
| Description_FAB |
USA Standard Driveshafts are strengthened over common OE shafts to prevent OE failure |
| Description_FAB |
Slip yokes & u-joints are lubricated with high temperature grease |
| Description_FAB |
Brand new and fully assembled for simple out-of-the-box replacement |
