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Old 03-24-2010, 08:36 PM
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Went to 2 dif parts stores trying to find a u joint for my front right wheel axle. Went through every u joint they had. Finaly called the manufactuer and found one and it's still iffy on the fit. What am I doing wrong. Even the listed u joint for a Dana 30 wasn't right. Help please
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isnt the front end a dana 35?
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Originally Posted by ckysodkorn_xj
isnt the front end a dana 35?
The front end is a Dana 30. The rear on some XJs is the Dana 35.



And what do you mean a u-joint for a front right wheel axle?

This is what a u-joint looks like. Is it what you're talking about?

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You should be using the 297/760 style axle u-joints. If you are having that much trouble order some spicer joints.
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
You should be using the 297/760 style axle u-joints. If you are having that much trouble order some spicer joints.
Not to sound ignorant but what is a spicer joint
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
You should be using the 297/760 style axle u-joints. If you are having that much trouble order some spicer joints.
And those numbers army what's on mine. Looked em up. The bearing cap is too small
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What you need then are joints with 1.87" diameter caps.
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
What you need then are joints with 1.87" diameter caps.
No. Just checked The caps are a smidge over 1 3/16. The forks are warped
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