U-Joint rear
Todd
Posted 2022-11-20 11:38 AM (#625755)
Subject: U-Joint rear



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Hi folks.
I want to replace my rear u-joint cross.
My OE u-joint has a small 'nose' on the retainer that rests on the mount to hold the u-joint in place.Please look at the picture.
All aftermarket u-joints do not have this 'nose' on the retainer.
Does this still work?

[img]https://thumbs.picr.de/44735154sp.jpg[/img]

 



Edited by Todd 2022-11-20 11:39 AM
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-11-20 12:00 PM (#625756 - in reply to #625755)
Subject: Re: U-Joint rear



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Location: So. Cal		You don't need that tab on there. The new joints use a snap ring that seats it in place.
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Todd
Posted 2022-11-20 12:33 PM (#625758 - in reply to #625755)
Subject: Re: U-Joint rear



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OK thanks powerflite

But why were two of the roller bushings designed with that tab ??

Edited by Todd 2022-11-20 12:47 PM
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-11-20 1:05 PM (#625759 - in reply to #625755)
Subject: Re: U-Joint rear



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Location: So. Cal		It's just a cheaper method to accomplish the same thing.
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