Where to get U joints

[SKIM]

like the title said I cant find any where that sells the spicer u joints. I have heard to go with them not any other brand, or does it mater? it can be an online place.
thanks

 

[5-90]

Don't know - I get mine from a local down here. Look for a "Parts Plus" sign - they should have what you're after.

 

[Letterman]

For what?
For a front Axle I would say it matters, and go get the Spicer U's, but for the 1310 drive shaft I don't think it matters as much.

The 1310's are $20 with a lifetime warrenty at most all Napa/AutoZone/Kragen type of stores, and at $20 get a trail spair if it dose blow up on ya. You can always check with the local shops if they sell spicer U-joints.

 

[SKIM]

sorry yes for the front axle stock dana 30.

 

[Bryan C.]

I know Drive Line Specialties in Concord carries them, but that is a long ways away from you. I remember a place called Comet Automotive in Fremont or Union City does a lot of wholesale parts delivery to shops around that area. Call them and see if they can get some possibly on special order. The other place I can think of is The Parts House, although I have no idea if either is still in business. I used to work in Newark at the Goodyear off of Jarvis Ave by the Raley's about 10 years ago.

 

[SKIM]

I have not cheack the parts house totaly for got about them, and yea they are still in business. I live like 3 min away from that goodyear i live near lincon school.

 

[Letterman]

Also if you have not yet, check this thread to find out what you have in your 30:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101343

 

[SKIM]

Thanks for the link, if I am reading it right they changed the U joint size some time in the 90's,my rig is a 94 does that mean I have the bigger 297/760 U joints:dunno:

 

[Bryan C.]

Thanks for the link, if I am reading it right they changed the U joint size some time in the 90's,my rig is a 94 does that mean I have the bigger 297/760 U joints:dunno:

I am pretty sure the change was in mid-year 96 that they went to the larger size u-joint.

 

[Boatwrench]

Drive Line Service of San Leandro (510) 352-3500

Just off Marina Blvd and 880

 

[Letterman]

My guess is that you have the 260 U-joint.
Can you go mesure it?

If you do have the bigger 297's get the 760 U-Joints for a little upgread.

Or go get a set of inner and outer Alloy USA axles to replace your stock axles, put a Full circle clip on that 760, or even spend lots and get CTM U-Joints in there! :confused1

Or go to a Pick-N-Pull and find some spair axles so when you do this you can replace them and get home:

 

[XJ_ranger]

if you have troubble finding them locally, or find that you dont have the time to go and pick them up - Jess at High Angle Driveline is a kick ass vendor that I have bought a few spicer joints from...
http://www.highangledriveline.com/

 

[SKIM]

alright went around every where I could think of near me no one had spicer joints so I ended up getting percision U joints(super strength) good bad or ulgy what you guys think?(I can return them) like this one but no grease fitting http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PCN%2D378&N=700+400185+4294817041+4294908280+4294908279+4294907835+4294907043+4294924760+4294908098+115&autoview=sku
ranger I cant find just the joint on that site?

 

[XJ_ranger]

sometimes its better to pick up the phone :flipoff:

 

[SKIM]

I take that as they are bad. I think I found them is this the right one?:compwork: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52302_101.htm

 

[SKIM]

anyone?

 

[XJ_ranger]

thoes are the right ones - IF you actually have 260 joint shafts...

get out and measure your u-joint cap...

For 297/760 series U-joints, this measures 1-3/8" DIA. For the smaller / weaker 260 U-joints, this measures 1-1/8" DIA.

 

[SKIM]

they are 260 I will order them to day thanks for all your help ranger.:cheers: