u joint, can't find the right one. help!

[elrojo63]

Originally Posted by tony0713

tried that. tried from 88-99, f150-f450. even tried some Chevy and dodge. no luck. only ones I haven't tried were new spicers from ford, they take a day to get.

Why not try the right ones from ford? Itd be faster than the week you've already spent on this.


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[tony0713]

got new joints from ford. they measure the same as the aftermarket ones. and fit the same as well. I'm leaning towards my driveshaft being bad. anyone have any suggestions?

[elrojo63]

New driveshaft? Or slightly bigger universals?


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[zROCK]

not sure if this thred will help ya
u joint wrong size? 91 F250 and 95 F250 axles? - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

[tony0713]

yea I've seen that thread, that guys grammar annoys me. but seems like I have a different shaft. mine has the slipper shaft in the transfer case.

I tried the joints from ford, same problem.

[zROCK]

Originally Posted by tony0713

yea I've seen that thread, that guys grammar annoys me. but seems like I have a different shaft. mine has the slipper shaft in the transfer case.

I tried the joints from ford, same problem.

Did you check out the spicer catalog? At the end of it it had the mesurments for the different U joints.

[tony0713]

Originally Posted by zROCK

Did you check out the spicer catalog? At the end of it it had the mesurments for the different U joints.

yea i looked.

bump.... running out of ideas besides getting a new shaft made up.

[tony0713]

update. brought the shaft to a driveline shop. all the ends where the u joints press into we're stretched, including the yoke. $360 got me a totally new shaft and yoke. problem fixed. thanks for the help

[Turbo_pace]

I had the same problem but mine turned out to be from my 500 hp clutch and the harsh engagement cause the straps on the axle yoke to get all bent out of place so they sprin freely in the yoke, been like this for 5000 miles and no problems.