U-Joints

[70_shrmn_tnk]

This last weekend my rear U Joint Bit the dust. I am trying to replace it and am having a HARD time finding the right part. It is the U-joint that attaches the Shaft to the rear axle. I have tried Napa and Pep boys and they keeps selling me the wrong one. :mad: It is the inner lock ring type. This is on my 1970 wag. Any help would be greatly appriciated.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Wow never had that problem. Take the measurements, 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" I think they are. They should be able to give you that.

[70_shrmn_tnk]

Crazy_jeepman Who do you get your u-joints from?

[Crazy_Jeepman]

I got them from NAPA. Try this though see if they give you a different one for a 69.

[waggin'ear]

I don't know about a 70, but my 74, 79, and 82 all use 1310 series U-joints that are 3 1/4" cap to cap. They are an external snap ring type. Bring your u-joint with you to the parts store and measure. try getting them for a different year. etc

[BK]

Are they high school kids workin the Napa store? I always have that problem when they have kids behind the counter. Better to bring the part with you.

[70_shrmn_tnk]

Yes they are High school kids. But this time I was smart and brought the part with me. Iasked for the one from a 69 wag. It looks like it is the correct one. I will find out after work.

[agonee]

I had the exact same problem trying to locate those u joints for my 68 thru those "generic" part stores...
If I remember correctly...the caps with the clips are 1.0"in. diameter and the others are
1 1/16"in. on a 3 1/4" spread. I had to go to a specialty driveline house to get the right ones...and they weren't cheap! http://www.powertrainindustries.com/
Maybe you can find a house like this in Va.
Good Luck

[orangecherokee]

yeah i just use 1310 joints but i think i'm gonna make the leap to 1410s :D

[70_shrmn_tnk]

Sherman is back on the road. The ones from a 69 wag worked great.. Thanks for all the advice.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Yup thats what I figured, you have a early 70 thats why they were different. 69 and down is what you need. Some of your rig is 70 and some is 69 LOL

[70_shrmn_tnk]

Crazy, So basicly you are saying that my wag is a B@$t@rd child? :D

[JeepKahn]

Originally posted by 70_shrmn_tnk:
Crazy, So basicly you are saying that my wag is a B@$t@rd child? :D They All are.....

[Crazy_Jeepman]

LOL Yup it is fun in the change over years!!! smile.gif

[70_shrmn_tnk]

Yes it is.. :D But it is good to know that I can use parts from a 69.