Sep 16, 2008 #1 ibleedmoparts Well-Known Member Joined May 10, 2005 Messages 799 Reaction score 20 Location Milton, Fl I will be changing over my 7 1/4 for a 8 3/4 rear. Is there a u joint i can use or will i need a new drive shaft?
I will be changing over my 7 1/4 for a 8 3/4 rear. Is there a u joint i can use or will i need a new drive shaft?
Sep 16, 2008 #2 damnimcooltom Too Cool For School Joined Dec 1, 2006 Messages 1,774 Reaction score 76 Location Coeur d'Alene, ID You'll at least need to shorten your driveshaft. The 8.75 is larger.
Sep 16, 2008 #3 R RAMCHARGED Well-Known Member Joined Jun 17, 2008 Messages 143 Reaction score 2 Location Vancouver, BC It depends on which u-joint yoke & carrier housing used.There were 2 joint possibilities 7260 & 7290 & yes you will have to have it shortened.
It depends on which u-joint yoke & carrier housing used.There were 2 joint possibilities 7260 & 7290 & yes you will have to have it shortened.
Sep 17, 2008 #4 P PostalBGraham Well-Known Member Joined Dec 18, 2005 Messages 227 Reaction score 0 Location Northwestern Pennsylvania Chrysler used 2 different sized yokes. U-joints are available for the small and large, and also a combination u-joint incase your driveshaft is different from your center section yoke.
Chrysler used 2 different sized yokes. U-joints are available for the small and large, and also a combination u-joint incase your driveshaft is different from your center section yoke.