nad
1/2 ton status
The joints came with the snap rings too, but I couldn't figure out how to get them in. Theres no lip on the end of the cap to pop them in...
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Well I just got done pulling it home again...
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The joints came with the snap rings too, but I couldn't figure out how to get them in. Theres no lip on the end of the cap to pop them in...
pauly383
Daddy383
The factory u-joints are melted plastic held in , so you wouldn't of seen a clip .
12 bolts are 1310 , that won't fit in your 10 bolt at all , 10 bolts are either called s44 ( old ) or 3r ( now ) .
Does your 10 bolt yoke , the axle one with straps , have "tits" to keep it centered ? If its tight and slipping the tits could be gone . In that case a clip on the grove of the cap may hold it on the inside of the ears from side to side movement like on a new 10 bolt .
12 bolts are 1310 , that won't fit in your 10 bolt at all , 10 bolts are either called s44 ( old ) or 3r ( now ) .
Does your 10 bolt yoke , the axle one with straps , have "tits" to keep it centered ? If its tight and slipping the tits could be gone . In that case a clip on the grove of the cap may hold it on the inside of the ears from side to side movement like on a new 10 bolt .
nad
1/2 ton status
Yeah, I don't see a little tit to hold it from moving back and forth. That's why I'm thinking about these Moroso straps that hold it centered.
The joints I knocked out of my shaft when it got tossed before were held in with clips, and there was no clip holding the caps on, other than just the straps on the axle yoke.....
The joints I knocked out of my shaft when it got tossed before were held in with clips, and there was no clip holding the caps on, other than just the straps on the axle yoke.....
On the driveshaft side of the joint, are there clips holding the joint into the driveshaft?
nad
1/2 ton status
A snap ring on the axle side is necessary?
No, my yoke on my axle doesn't have tabs on it anymore...You pretty much just have to guess at centering it then crank down the straps...
No, my yoke on my axle doesn't have tabs on it anymore...You pretty much just have to guess at centering it then crank down the straps...
nad
1/2 ton status
Also, does this mean I need a different type of u-joint on the t-case end? For the slip yoke?
pauly383
Daddy383
Try the same clips as the tube side of the u-joint on the rear joint , some 10 bolts ( my 99 Sub ) has no tits and use those clips there too .
And listen to the above post by 38377k5 , clips go in the tube side <-----
And listen to the above post by 38377k5 , clips go in the tube side <-----
nad
1/2 ton status
But I don't understand, the only way to use them would be to put them on after you crank the straps tight I guess....
Man I feel like an idiot, wish I had a ck5er close to help a brotha out
Man I feel like an idiot, wish I had a ck5er close to help a brotha out
When you had the driveshaft out of the truck (when you were replacing the u-joint) you should have had to press the joint into the driveshaft and then install two snap rings to hold the joint in. Did you do that?
When you put the shaft back into the truck you only need to install the straps/u-bolts.
When you put the shaft back into the truck you only need to install the straps/u-bolts.
pauly383
Daddy383
Your not an idiot . Picture the u-joint you pressed into the shaft , after pressing it on there you put a clip on the inside that came in the box , that clip keeps the cap from walking out of the tube .
It goes on the groove on the cap closest to the center of the u-joint .
Sometimes that same clip can be used to keep the caps walking out of the axle yoke too when your "tits" break ( look at late model GM's , I got this idea from my 99 Suburban )
It goes on the groove on the cap closest to the center of the u-joint .
Sometimes that same clip can be used to keep the caps walking out of the axle yoke too when your "tits" break ( look at late model GM's , I got this idea from my 99 Suburban )
nad
1/2 ton status
Yes, the clips are on the tube part of the joint, but I didn't use any clips where the straps go, since there weren't any there to begin with.
I can't seem to find any 3r or s44 joints anywhere online....Anyone know where to get 'em?
I can't seem to find any 3r or s44 joints anywhere online....Anyone know where to get 'em?
nad
1/2 ton status
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Spic...hZ019QQitemZ7953091579QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
will this work? Do I need 2 of these joints? One for the t-case side and one for the axle side?
will this work? Do I need 2 of these joints? One for the t-case side and one for the axle side?
Here are some quick pictures. Look where I am pointing with the welding rod. That area is machined for the c clip.
The second picture has the clips already on the joint.
The second picture has the clips already on the joint.
nad
1/2 ton status
So even after strapping the driveshaft down, you have to put the clips on there?
If your yoke doesn't have the lugs to keep it centered you put the c clips on the joint before you strap it in. That's what centers it so you can put the straps on. In the second picture it is ready to be bolted up.
sandawgk5
3/4 ton status
nad
1/2 ton status
Ah, I see, so all I really need is a new joint for the axle side and I just need to put clips on to keep it centered. Then I need to find some new straps, preferrably some nice ones like those Moroso's.
Can't seem to find any the right size though...
Can't seem to find any the right size though...
I just realized the clips are hard to see. Maybe this out of focus picture will help.
Sorry, I'm a slow typist. I've had the best luck getting the straps at a GM dealer. As someone else mentioned, any one that has spicer parts will probably have them.
nad
1/2 ton status
So just the stock spicer ones will do fine? I was wanting those fancy ones because I figured they'd help hold the joint in place, ya know.
