4.5" would have butted up the 1310 weld yokes. I had 5" to work with so the extra 1 /4" allowed the driveline shop to get it really straight. I did have to cut the dust boot off the rear seal though.

"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"


'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.