2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Frt. axle u-joint for '01?

[tmacc]

I have to do the left side ball joints on my '01. I would like to change the u-joint while I'm in there. Napa and other auto parts shops can't pull up any P#s newer than '98. The ball joints have changed on the late model trucks and the price has at least doubled, it would appear. Had to buy OEM. Have the u-joints changed too?

 

[Jeff Knight]

Hey Tom, I would think the u-joint stayed the same. Maybe you could get some rough measurements from the one in your truck. i would try to measure cap size and from one cap across to the other. That might help you. Get one with a grease fitting. Jeff

 

[tmacc]

Jeff,

A grease fitting for sure. I'll measure it tomorrow. BTW, next week works for me too.

 

[tmacc]

TTT

I don't believe what I'm seein' w/ these frt. axle u-joints. It has some kind of mushroom shaped cap that is held in place by a c-clip in the INSIDE!! of the axle yoke. What the bloody blues blazes is going on here?!! Does that mean you have to use OEM because there's no groove for a c-clip for a "normal" u-joint? I'm not sure it's worn out, just thought I'd replace it while doing ball joints. Does it take a special tool to remove the cap? Un-freakin'-believable!!!

 

[Jeff Knight]

Hey Tom, I'll take a look at mine to see what they look like. I will let you know what I find. Jeff

 

[tmacc]

Thanks Jeff,

Threw me for a loop. I've never seen one like this. I hate to buy OEM if I can avoid it.

BTW, Next Sat is the big western county HS football rivalry, so Sun. works best for me.

Tom

 

[tmacc]

Gee, 149 hits on this thread and nobody has replaced one yet?

 

[Sky]

Check this site out:



http://www.ingallseng.com/parts/615.htm/

 

[tmacc]

Sky,

What were you referring me to on the Ingall's site? I didn't see any reference to u-joints, although I find the . 8 hrs to replace a ball joint interesting. Hope that all mine take.

Tom

 

[Sky]

Oops sorry I got my joints mixed up. :-laf :-laf

 

[rujpn2]

Your joints are not anything fancy. The cap is held in by a full circle snap ring. This goes on the cap inside the yoke of the axle shafts. It is a stronger design than the half clips.



As far as a place to get them. I buy my u-joints for my Jeep at a local tractor trailer/diesel repair shop. They are also a Dana supplier. Check for a driveshaft shop, or somebody that is a Dana parts dealer. I think it is a 5-332 joint (might be called a 1480 joint, also). Either way, a Dana parts dealer can get the right one.



hth

 

[Jeff Knight]

hth, Are those joints greaseable? Jeff

 

[tarussell]

5-332

To the best of my knowledge the 5-332 axle joint is not greaseable for strength reason's. If anyone does know if Spicer offers a 1480 series 5-332 axle joint with a grease fitting please share the info... .....

 

[tmacc]

ta,

Thanks for the info u-joint. Unfortunately, the ball joint press I bought doesn't have a big enough "receiver tube" to remove the ball joints and the Snap On guy is trying to track one down w/o having to buy a $90 set. This is in addition to the $125 spent on the press. :{

 

[Speedo]

Spicer 5-332X

The Spicer 5-332X is not a greaseable joint but there are other

joints that are greaseable and I wouldn't worry about the strength. I use Neapco 5-332 u-joints and I have broken 1 1/2"

axles without hurting the u-joint.



Gus