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Apr 11, 2006 | 04:09 PM

Buttz

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From: milton wi

u joints

does anyone know if u joints out of a newer c4 will work in a older c4? My buddy has a set he never put in his 95 and I need them and have a 87. thanks

Apr 11, 2006 | 05:17 PM

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All C4s are all the same for U-joints.

Apr 11, 2006 | 05:37 PM

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All C4s are all the same for U-joints.

Are the drive shaft U-joints the same as the axles?

Apr 11, 2006 | 05:40 PM

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Are the drive shaft U-joints the same as the axles?

No, the axles take a larger joint than the driveshaft. The Spicer numbers are 5-800X for the halfshafts and 5-786X for the drive shaft. Four and two required, respectively.

Apr 11, 2006 | 05:42 PM

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No, the axles take a larger joint than the driveshaft. The Spicer numbers are 5-800X for the halfshafts and 5-786X for the drive shaft. Four and two required, respectively.

thanks

note to Buttz -make sure you get the correct ones.