Universal joints

MahFiVeOh

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• Mar 12, 2009

• #1

Are they all the same or are they different? The reason i ask is because the local Carquest said there are 3 different kinds. One for aluminum, steel and one for steel with aluminum coupling (pretty sure thats what he said) drive shafts. Are they just giving me the run around or what? I'd like to replace them this w/e if possible because i dont need one letting go doing 110 kms down the highway to work.

Thx

 

Darkwriter77

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#2

• Mar 12, 2009

• #2

The aluminum driveshaft might have a differently-sized U-joint, and if you're adapting the yoke from one of those onto a steel shaft (or a steel shaft's yoke onto an alum. shaft), then there would be one with two different ends. Otherwise, if you know for sure your driveshaft is the stock one, just get the one listed for the steel shaft and you'll be fine.

 

MahFiVeOh

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• Mar 12, 2009

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As far as i know its stock, i guess ill look under and check it out tomorrow.
Thx for the quick reply.

 

2000xp8

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#4

• Mar 12, 2009

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buy ford parts

 

HISSIN50

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#5

• Mar 13, 2009

• #5

And I'd try for a non-greaseable U-joint. They're stronger.