Recent content by flyamx

Got it in! Everything seems to be working. Took it for a quick drive and didn't feel any vibrations, seemed good. I want to say thanks to all you guys. Really appreciate all the help you've given me.

I was wondering how tight a fit are the U-joints into the yoke. I picked up a 1310/7260 u-joint. The caps on the 1310 side are 1.063 and the caps on the 7260 side is 1.078 which should be the right size for the pinion yoke. The 1.078 is tight but I can probably tap it into the yoke and then...

Thanks for the nice words guys. I was born in Kenosha. Most of my family worked @ AMC. My brother and I always said if it wasn't an AMC we'd go Mopar.

Yeah, I'm not sure what happened but somehow a duplicate of my thread "Replaced broken 8.75 489, going from U-bolts to Straps" has popped up here.

Again, i know it's not a Mopar, but incase anyone is interested..(at least it ain't a Chevy)....

Again, I know it's not a Mopar, but incase anyone is interested.(at least it ain't a Chevy).....

Wow, that looks really nice under there. Thanks for the pics. It takes me awhile but I think with the help I've received from all you guys we'll get it worked out. I'll keep updating on my progress. Thanks again for all the help.

Well if I were a little less intimidated by changing the U-Joints, is this the correct 1310/7260 unit: Moog Chassis Parts HMG319 - Moog U-Joints Universal Joint, Detroit 7260 to Spicer 1310 Style Conversion, Steel, Greasable Overview Brand: Moog Chassis Parts Manufacturer's Part Number: HMG319...

Well, I had suggested that to a third party (not on this thread) and he told me not to that because the whole crushed sleeve thing was a major hassle. Not knowing much about Mopar stuff I thought he knows more than I do. Now that the new chunk is in the car, would you still consider that a...

Thanks. Just to confirm, the girdle won't work? I'm asking 'cause I already ordered it from Summit but it hasn't shipped yet so I could cancel yet tonight.

This is why I was thinking that the Moroso U-Joint Girdles 85850 would solve the problem:

Thanks, but I still must be missing something. By looking at your pic I don't see anything that would prevent the U_joint cap from falling off like it is. I took some pics to illustrate what's happening:

I'm familiar with circlips being used on the driveshaft u-joints but on the yoke u-joints is new to me. Anyone have any pics? Thanks.

Thanks. I bought the car with the Chrysler 8.75 already in. I didn't know the new 489 had a different style yoke, never occurred to me. Truth is I've only seen the U-bolt style yoke, didn't know there were other styles. Here's a link to pics of the yokes...the bottom 2...

OK full disclosure, I'm an AMC guy. Just happens that my '68 AMX has a Chrysler 8.75 489 sure grip 3.91 rear that I broke last year drag racing. Found a replacement 489 chunk on this forum a few weeks ago and installed a few hours ago. Everything was going well until it came time to hook up...