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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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front driveshaft u-joints

Ive been to 3 different auto parts places and I cant find a u-joint for the pinion side front driveshaft. This is driving me nuts. I measure 29.5mm across the cap and every joint I look at has different measurements! argh!
Anyone got a link for someplace online that would have the right part? Its for the 8800lb GVWR axles, standard cab 4x4.
$!@#!@# Dodge for having 3 different sizes for each u-joint. What the heck is with that??
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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The front u-joint in the front shaft with inside clips is Spicer/Dana PN 53147X.
Call a local heavy driveline shop and give them this PN.
Brandon
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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I just replaced that same joint about a week ago. Ran out to the truck to get the box, it's a Precision 316 from Napa. Hope this helps.
Aaron.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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I just replaced that same joint about a week ago. Ran out to the truck to get the box, it's a Precision 316 from Napa. Hope this helps.
Aaron.
Any idea what the napa part was?
Im headed over to my trans builder I think.. gonna beg him to sell me one since I cant find the right one anywhere else in the area =(
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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I would go with Spicer/Dana Joints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know their is a couple pullers on here that love them store bought joints not! Kidding aside they will work and are ok joints but I would go Spicer/Dana IMO!
Brandon
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Parts places like napa wont have those, its all gonna be stuff like neapco and pdq and whatnot.
Any links to sites that have dana spicer joints?
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Call a local big rig dealer and ask for a local driveline shop that builds and repairs driveshafts. The dealer might also be able to order these ask them if they deal with Dana/Spicer and give them the P/N. Their has to be a dealer somewhere close to you, closer than ohio.
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