Hey all - did a lot of searching in the tech folder and on the site here and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for...including what appears to be misinformation on the general web.

I need to replace the axle shaft u-joints on my 05 4WD Ex and I'm finding different part numbers. Has anyone done this and can provide the correct numbers for me? I need to get this done tomorrow while I do the ball joints. If someone knows the parts numbers for a Napa or autozone/advance auto equivalent I'd be much obliged. I had called autozone and was given an incorrect number (sure of this), not that i'm surprised.

Thanks!

 

There are two types, one with grease fittings and another without. I advise using the greasable units.

In any case, the first place to reference what is needed is the Spicer U joint book. download the pdf and look at page 195. It can be a little confusing, but you reference the diagrams at the bottom of the page for the correct location.

http://spicerparts.com/sites/default...350-1-dssp.pdf

It works out like this for 4WD:

FRONT AXLE: (each of the following links have more cross reference numbers on the page)

Shaft U-Joints (wheel joint, Location 1, figure 1): 5-806X(obsolete).......SPICER SPL55-4X (CURRENT)(GREASABLE)

Northern Drivetrain, LLC: Spicer SPL55-4X

Shaft U-Joints (wheel joint, Location 1, figure 1): 5-806X(obsolete).......SPICER SPL55-3x (CURRENT) (NONGREASABLE)

Northern Drivetrain, LLC: Spicer SPL55-3X



FRONT DRIVESHAFT:

Front Driveshaft (Location 2, 3 and 4, figure 1): Spicer SPL 5-178X (CURRENT)(GREASABLE)


REAR DRIVESHAFT:

(Location 5 and 6, figure1) spicer SPIL 5-160X (CURRENT)(GREASABLE)



If you ever end up getting driveshaft U joints, I advise that you measure the outside yoke width on your vehicle to ensure that these are the correct U-joints as referenced in the PDF.

Northern drivetrain is a excellent place to get U-joints. Genuine Spicer parts are really tough parts. You won't do wrong at all.

NAPA or any decent parts shop should be able to cross reference a part now that you have the correct spicer numbers

 

Thanks Bion!!

Got the info right away from my friend's phone - spent the last two days replacing everything on the front end: u-joints; unit bearings; axle seals; all tie rod/steering components....the only thing ford original is the axles and the lockouts, haha.