2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Driveshaft Bolts

[DieselNasty]

I am trying to get some front(4x4)driveshaft bolts that connect the driveshaft to the T-Case. The 4 bolts that I need I was wondering if you could get them at a Napa or do I have to get these from the factory, I was also trying to find out the grade if I could get them from somewere other then the dealer.

 

[DieselTweaker]

Most of the time you can find U-joint strap kit's at napa... or atleast you could.

 

[budctdca]

Yes, you can get strap kits for most vehicles at NAPA, for the low price, I suggest doing them whenever you do U-joints.

 

[bmoeller]

Shouldn't have straps on that end. Should be a flange w/ 4 bolts.



IIRC, I got one from the dealer. My shaft came loose once, and I lost one of them. It is metric, but don't remember the size. Think it is close to 3/8 or 7/16", not sure.

 

[Thomas]

From the model year 2000 Parts Catalog: P/N 6033358 SCREW AND WASHER, Hex Head Locking, . 437-14x1. 25, Propeller Shaft to Transfer Case Flange.



I have no idea if they are different on your model year 1994 Ram. List is about $4. 75 each at the Mopar parts counter.

 

[DieselNasty]

Are the 94-00 Propeller Shaft to Transfer Case Flange bolts the same?

 

[Thomas]

... I have no idea if they are different on your model year 1994 Ram...

As previously posted, I have no idea. It shouldn't be too difficult to see if the 7/16-14 x 1¼ bolts, also mentioned in the post, will fit. If the length and thread sizes work, I'd guess that they are the same.

 

[BMote]

Flange bolts haven't changed over the years. Try any good hardware store for metric 14x1. 25 bolts. I found mine in grade 8 or 9 for about a buck apiece.



I had lost two bolts from flange aand the others had loosened up. New bolts torqued up a bit and no problem since.



91w250 lots of 4x4 miles on it.

 

[DieselNasty]

Flange bolts haven't changed over the years. Try any good hardware store for metric 14x1. 25 bolts. I found mine in grade 8 or 9 for about a buck apiece.



I had lost two bolts from flange aand the others had loosened up. New bolts torqued up a bit and no problem since.



91w250 lots of 4x4 miles on it.

OK, then i have another question, are the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft flange bolts the same, then i can just match the rear ones up to bolts in the hardware store.

 

[DieselNasty]

I got the right bolts, now do i use regular washer or does it have to be a lock washer?

 

[ox1]

Originally Posted by BMote

Flange bolts haven't changed over the years. Try any good hardware store for metric 14x1. 25 bolts. I found mine in grade 8 or 9 for about a buck apiece.



I had lost two bolts from flange aand the others had loosened up. New bolts torqued up a bit and no problem since.



91w250 lots of 4x4 miles on it.





Metric 14 mm? On your driveshaft? Grade 8 or 9?



The 14 is threads per inch on the 7/16 diameter bolt.

Metrics don't come in grade 8 or 9. Maybe 8. 9? The 7/16 bolt at the hardware will be grade 5 or 8 and I have bought them there too as I lost my front driveshaft parts after dooing the clutch. I twisted off one of the yoke bolts and put that repair off for a while and put the bolts and yoke straps somewhere that I would never lose them. I found them a yr later. Yep - their still safe.



The stockers on my '99 were not actually flanged bolt heads - but have a washer that was slipped on before the threads were rolled aparently. (won't come off - but it is loose) A lock washer should be just the ticket. (Never sieze too eh?)







OK, then i have another question, are the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft flange bolts the same, then i can just match the rear ones up to bolts in the hardware store.



Flange bolts on the rear?

 

[DieselNasty]

Ox, Thanks for the info, I got the right size bolts Grade 8 with the correct thread (I tried them and they went in). Ill use some lock washers and Never-sieze.



Chris