Hello all, took the truck out back to haul some wood and while going over some rocks I heard a snap.. Thinking it was the new suspension I put on everything looked good. Went to check the universals and I noticed my front drive shaft snapped. I took the shaft off the truck and I notice that where the front drive shaft there is three metal square things that fell out into my hand.. some other pieces of metal. I can still see the ball in there. Also notice this piece was totally destroyed.

http://quad4x4.com/qu40836.html

What do you guys think I should do? Buy a new shaft or try to rebuild the joint? Basically all of this stuff http://quad4x4.com/qu40741.html is destroyed.

 

i would just rebuild, probably just got corroded with age, however i would look for an entire double-cardon kit that has the ball. they arent that hard to replace. i am not sure if these shafts have to be have to be pressed in, but usually they do.

 

From a ford but should be similar:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/10...-vid-pics.html

 

if you can install new ujoints you can do this as well. the trick is to keep that spring in the center while reinstalling the joint to the shaft. When i did it I shoved a bunch of grease over the spring to hold it in place.

 

Does anyone know the way these go together? I assume you drop the washer in first, spring, then the three metal spaces, then the thicker washer then the seal ?

http://quad4x4.com/qu40741.html

 

This is the way they go together;

 

I ended up just buying a reman front shaft from Napa because my slip yoke was loose too . fwiw

 

Yeah, I might need to use a pickel fork to get that ball off. It's on there pretty tight, :P

 

Mind if I ask you how much it was?

 

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Part: NMD 931364 Product Line: NAPA MaxDrive
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Each Prop Shaft Includes 100% New Universal Joints To Ensure Proper Fit & Function For Optimal Performance & Durability; Each Driveshaft Is 100% Dynamically Balanced To Reduce Vibration & Increases Joint Life.; Every Shaft Is Measured To OE Specification to Guarantee Proper Fit and Function
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4x4 Driveshaft Length : 24 3/4"


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Application Information: 1991 Dodge Truck W250 3/4 Ton 4WD - Pickup

Comments: w/ Manual Transmission;w/ 4,500 lb. Front Axle;w / Dana Model 60 Axle;w/ Heavy Duty Transfer Case
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