Baystate Jeepers

I just called Denny's Driveshaft and they recommend the Spicer 5-760X. If Elias was closer, I would buy from there.

johnsxj wrote:It looks like things haven't been taken apart in quite a while. Giving the bearing bolts, and even the u-joint caps a couple shot of penetrating fluid wouldn't hurt. Just be careful not to get any on the brake rotors and especially the brake pads!

taken apart in a while!! you mean it's never been taken apart!!! one big rust bucket under the body..

Little Napoleon wrote:Joe - Last time I was at Lou's he mentioned that I should be using full retainer clips and not use the ones that come with the u-joints. Do you happen to have suggests for full retainer clips?

You can only use full circle retainer clips if your axleshafts are machined for them. Most aftermarket alloys have them, but the factory typically does not.

Full retainer "clips" is a fancy way of saying snap ring. I believe they're 1 3/16" and are available at most auto stores like NAPA and CAP.

asauer17 wrote:taken apart in a while!! you mean it's never been taken apart!!! one big rust bucket under the body..

If it's the 1998 in your signature, you might as well replace the 13 year old wheel bearing too.