| NoVA Cobra |
03-20-2024 05:10 PM |
Superformance driveshaft
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So I had a little wiggle in rear u-joint so I thought I'd replace it. After removing driveshaft and front u-joint - I realized the rear u-joint caps are pressed onto driveshaft without retainer rings and are non-serviceable. So how to source a replacement driveshaft? Or is there another solution? I attached pics of the numbers I see, but I can't find anything to match. I can't find the front u-joint as well based on the pic, but I figure I could just measure it to get that one.
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| eschaider |
03-20-2024 05:58 PM |
Whatever gets pressed in can also get pressed out.
If that is an unacceptable alternative, a driveshaft shop can cut the rear universal joint casting off the drive shaft (you can, too, and save a little $ if you have a lathe). Replace the press-together version with a retainer clip version, and don't worry—be happy.
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| patrickt |
03-20-2024 06:20 PM |
And if you're looking for a shop that can handle that little chore I would recommend Machine Service, Inc, in Green Bay. They did mine. :cool: https://www.machineservice.com/ |
| chucks1 |
03-20-2024 06:40 PM |
I recollect back in the good old days when I used to know how to use a vise and a couple sockets, pressing old u-joints out and new u-joints into place quite frequently.
If the vise and sockets didn't do the trick on old rusty joints, a little swat with a ballpeen hammer on the side of the drive shaft would break them loose.
Of course I also recollect the cars I drove were barely worth more than a set of new u-joints to begin with . . .
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| sunman |
03-20-2024 07:32 PM |
Is that possibly an internal clip u joint for the driveshaft side?
You can’t see from pictures…
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| MasterAnubis |
03-20-2024 07:36 PM |
It's been a while, but I had my Galaxies driveshaft U-joints replaced and shaft balanced at Dick's Drive Shaft Exchange on Washington in Phoenix.
I was still curious about your u-joints so I am still trying to see if I can find PNs. They should be a pretty standard part.
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| KarlzEE Bebout |
03-20-2024 08:31 PM |
John, it's SQUEEEEEZE on out, one end a a time. As Chuck said, a couple sockets and a hefty vise with do the trick in lieu of a hydraulic press. Smaller socket to match the diameter of the joint's cap and the larger one big enough for the cap to clear it's insides as you press.
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| sunman |
03-20-2024 08:39 PM |
Looks like an internal clip, it’s hard to see on my IPhone
The open end of clip is shown
Definitely check
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| Mark IV |
03-21-2024 04:49 AM |
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| NoVA Cobra |
03-21-2024 06:18 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by sunman
(Post 1523333)
Looks like an internal clip, it’s hard to see on my IPhone
The open end of clip is shown
Definitely check
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I thought inside clip as well, but there's none that I can see. I don't have a big enough vise, but I banged it pretty good with said sockets with no progress. I tried a ball joint press with no luck. Almost seems the caps are pressed into a seat. I'll try Dick's Driveshaft mentioned and get it done right. |
| KarlzEE Bebout |
03-21-2024 08:53 PM |
John, see if the shop will let you watch so you'll know if there's a next time.
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| CSX2345 |
03-22-2024 02:51 AM |
If you need a back-up to Dick's Driveshaft...Arizona Driveshaft in Mesa on Southern Ave does great work as well.
Best of luck
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| NoVA Cobra |
04-01-2024 09:54 AM |
So it was an inside clip. Feel like an idiot. Simply could not pull it out - could not see open end. Dick's is now https://phoenixrackandaxle.com/ and they replaced both u-joints then balanced. Happy again. |
| KarlzEE Bebout |
04-01-2024 05:53 PM |
John, glad you got fixed up just in time for the Picnic on 04/06. Also, are you going on the RT 66 Fun Run this year. 05/03-05?
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| Thor maine |
04-02-2024 02:15 PM |
Put the HEAT to it ? Maybe it is the GM nylon injection retaining system?
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