1981 Axle-shaft UJs
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1981 Axle-shaft UJs
I started to remove my axle-shaft UJs at the weekend, & noticed the new ones I got from Ecklers (part# A7142) are a different size. The bearing caps on the old ones are 30mm diameter, but 27mm on the new ones. The Ecklers description says they're suitable for "1980-81 Axle Shaft With Automatic Transmission", which should fit as the car's a 1981 auto.
Ecklers aren't replying to my emails (no surprise there then), so I thought I'd check with you knowledgeable lot. The new UJs came in a box marked McQuay-Norris with 2 numbers on the side - U1203 & XF1203. There's also a lable stuck on (presumably by Ecklers) which says A7142 - U-Joint, Shaft, 63-81.
I'm wondering if Ecklers have stuck the wrong label on the boxes, or all 4 labels & boxes are right but have the wrong UJs in. The only other option is my car's got non-standard drive-shafts & yolks, which seems highly unlikely.
Any ideas? I'm in the UK, so had to pay a lot of postage + import duty & tax on these. I don't suppose Ecklers will refund that assuming they sent me the wrong parts.
Cheers, Preston.
Ecklers aren't replying to my emails (no surprise there then), so I thought I'd check with you knowledgeable lot. The new UJs came in a box marked McQuay-Norris with 2 numbers on the side - U1203 & XF1203. There's also a lable stuck on (presumably by Ecklers) which says A7142 - U-Joint, Shaft, 63-81.
I'm wondering if Ecklers have stuck the wrong label on the boxes, or all 4 labels & boxes are right but have the wrong UJs in. The only other option is my car's got non-standard drive-shafts & yolks, which seems highly unlikely.
Any ideas? I'm in the UK, so had to pay a lot of postage + import duty & tax on these. I don't suppose Ecklers will refund that assuming they sent me the wrong parts.
Cheers, Preston.
Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
You need the A7170.Some of the 81 autos came with the larger U-joint maybe it follows the performance rear end.Call Ecklers and tell them to send a call tag and have them picked up and send the correct ones.
Safety Car
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From: Surrey
Hi, I went through all this when I changed my UJ's. They're different sizes, depending on whether auto or manual trans, which can cause some confusion. I can't remember the part numbers but I'll have a look tonight to see if I've still got the boxes or a receipt for them.
If you don't get anywhere with Ecklers you could try Corvette Kingdom in Norfolk for a set.
If you don't get anywhere with Ecklers you could try Corvette Kingdom in Norfolk for a set.
Racer
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From: Pittsfield, Ohio
I just did mine this weekend (all 6). Mine is a 76 auto and NAPA had really nice "PRECISION" joints made by federal-mogul (sp?) USA with grease zerks and retainers. All 6 for like $76.
They also had the asian version for the same price and 1/2 the quality- look at the box!
ECKLERS is good for some things but their prices usually SUCK. Especially when it something you can get at napa~ Good luck
They also had the asian version for the same price and 1/2 the quality- look at the box!
ECKLERS is good for some things but their prices usually SUCK. Especially when it something you can get at napa~ Good luck
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 314
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From: Pittsfield, Ohio
I just did mine this weekend (all 6). Mine is a 76 auto and NAPA had really nice "PRECISION" joints made by federal-mogul (sp?) USA with grease zerks and retainers. All 6 for like $76.
They also had the asian version for the same price and 1/2 the quality- look at the box!
ECKLERS is good for some things but their prices usually SUCK. Especially when it something you can get at napa~ Good luck
They also had the asian version for the same price and 1/2 the quality- look at the box!
ECKLERS is good for some things but their prices usually SUCK. Especially when it something you can get at napa~ Good luck
