Hone O Drive Questions

**SuperNovaSS** · #1 01-31-2006, 04:49 AM

Does anyone know where the Hone O Drive units originally mounted. Was it directly behind the tranny or closer to the rear end? Also, I have two units that look identical with the exception of the spline count. Is the spline count significant or is a different yoke the only part needed to use it on any application? I have attached a picture to show the difference.

Thanks,

Jason

**Mr70** · #2 01-31-2006, 05:48 AM

I believe it bolts directly to the rearend carrier,then the space between the Trans./Hone O-Drive is supplemented.
I'll bet JoeG would know more.

**COPO** · #3 01-31-2006, 02:24 PM

It mounts directly to the tranny and then a shortened driveshaft is used to connect to the rear.

**Mr70** · #4 01-31-2006, 06:06 PM

Is that true for all vehicles though?
I ask because I read a vintage article where they show it bolted to the Pumpkin.
If not,does it bolt directly to the trans.,or does that L bracket bolt to the crossmember?

**PeteLeathersac** · #5 01-31-2006, 06:22 PM

I think they made both styles? . Weren't the Mustang ones attached at the rears? . The Hone family of O-D units were used in a bunch of applications so keep your eyes peeled at the boneyards when you see old motorhomes, Toyota Landcruisers....maybe some Jeeps and other 4x4's too? ~ Pete

**COPO** · #6 01-31-2006, 06:55 PM

I believe when used on Ford vehicles it did attach directly to the rear. There are several articles in vintage HP CARS magazines showing step by step install. Most applications are directly to the tranny.

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