Problem finding u-joints for my half shafts 92 Vette
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Look for someone that does drive-line work, balancing drive-shafts etc. A truck fleet wholesaler could help. I'd avoid the Internet purchases from the usual recommendations here or elsewhere.
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U-Joints
According to RockAuto a 92 takes the MOOG/PRECISION Part # 231C for the half shafts and MOOG/PRECISION Part # 269 for the drive shaft (non-greasable Moogs).
The half shaft ones are coated while the drive shaft ones aren't. Both are non-greasable, $25 and $12 ea.
I used the same ones on the half shafts of my 86 a month or so. US made, non greasable and have lifetime warranty with a couple of conditions. I have no complaints on the ones I put in.
Half-shaft info at: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...611&cc=1041310
Driveshaft info at: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...687&cc=1041310
Hope that helps.
PS - Mine had Spicer solids in it when I purchased it. The needle bearings were pretty much gone in a couple of the crossshafts and others were full of rust.
If you are nervous as I was doing the halfshafts, take a look at the tool I made for the hydraulic press to remove them. Took alot of pressure off me knowing there was little chance of bending a yoke accidentally.
The half shaft ones are coated while the drive shaft ones aren't. Both are non-greasable, $25 and $12 ea.
I used the same ones on the half shafts of my 86 a month or so. US made, non greasable and have lifetime warranty with a couple of conditions. I have no complaints on the ones I put in.
Half-shaft info at: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...611&cc=1041310
Driveshaft info at: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...687&cc=1041310
Hope that helps.
PS - Mine had Spicer solids in it when I purchased it. The needle bearings were pretty much gone in a couple of the crossshafts and others were full of rust.
If you are nervous as I was doing the halfshafts, take a look at the tool I made for the hydraulic press to remove them. Took alot of pressure off me knowing there was little chance of bending a yoke accidentally.
Last edited by hcbph; May 23, 2014 at 12:53 PM.
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I agree they are hard to find, but I found some at my local Inland Truck Parks dealership. They were in-stock.
I may have posted which part they had in another thread (coated/non-coated). I bought them last fall...probably Oct of 2013. Seems I might have read that buying coated isn't that big of a deal and/or factory joints are non-coated. (I'm at work, so I can't review my threads.)
I may have posted which part they had in another thread (coated/non-coated). I bought them last fall...probably Oct of 2013. Seems I might have read that buying coated isn't that big of a deal and/or factory joints are non-coated. (I'm at work, so I can't review my threads.)
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From: Jacksonville FL
I bought the Precision ones at AutoZone so you can stand toe to toe with someone if you wish. Go ahead and get the non greasable U-joints. I dont think the strength issue comes into play for most of us here but the zerks are absolutely unreachable. As a bit of preventative maintenance go ahead and tighten your C beam bolts while the shaft is out.
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From: Minneapolis Mn
tool
I looked at the Tigertool u-joint tool and it was good, expensive but good and hard to justify for doing 4 u-joints at that time. Being I already had a hydraulic press it ended up costing me about $10 to make it. A little thinking and a little designing and that's what developed.
Like you, I was worried about doing the aluminum half-shafts and fearing I might bend the yokes, this was my solution. It ended up working perfectly for me. Best $10 I've ever spent, because like you I screwed up the first driveshaft I did back in the 60's.
Last edited by hcbph; Jun 7, 2014 at 09:24 AM.
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I had a hard time finding Spicer's for my'93. I went to a Fleet Pride parts chain as listed by Spicer on there website. I ordered the 5-3615X for the half shafts and strap kit 3-70-48X which is a metric kit so don't use them on the regular drive shaft. The driveshaft is 5-3615x and uses 2-70-18X strap kit which is S.A.E. bolts. These are the coated ones for aluminum drive shafts and the oem part that is why they are more expensive to. The ones were out of stock and would not be available unit July. I was able to track down another vender which had both.
Denny's Driveshaft in New York and they make driveshaft to for vehicles according to Denny whom I did talk to up to 2500 hp. You can order off there website: www.DennysDriveshaft.com
He only takes phone calls in early morning. I received excellent service, not sure if he is sponsor or not here on the forum.
Denny's Driveshaft in New York and they make driveshaft to for vehicles according to Denny whom I did talk to up to 2500 hp. You can order off there website: www.DennysDriveshaft.com
He only takes phone calls in early morning. I received excellent service, not sure if he is sponsor or not here on the forum.
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i just went thru this i promise these are good numbers Neapco 2-0617 bf, persion/ moog 231c. these are coated joints if you do not mind coated Neapco 2-0053.
You also might want to look at my post on ujoin half shaft i posted yesterday.I promise this will save you tons of time
You also might want to look at my post on ujoin half shaft i posted yesterday.I promise this will save you tons of time
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I had a hard time finding anyone that has coated U-joints for our half shafts. Finally I found a pair on Rock Auto. They are AC Delco #45u0400. These I can get in a few days. All others were back ordered and my Vette is sitting up on jack stands. BTW, when I took the driver's side half shaft off and pressed out the outboard u-joint, it had no needle bearings and the cap was cracked. No wonder I had a clanking noise.