1978F250 4x4
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From: Markstay Canada
1978F250 4x4
How hard is it to change the 2u joints right in front of the transfer case ( the ones that are close together with the short joiner peice) and what is that part called? By the way great site to find stuff out THANKS
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From: Michigan
1978F250 4x4
Some call it a C/V joint?? I takes about the same amount of effort to change them. The ball and socket is probably worn out also.
1979 F350,4x4,NP435,5:13 gears,Detroit locker in rear with hardened shafts,ABR in the front,L&L Ladder Bars,360 with 428 crank & rods,390 HP heads,Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch,MSD Ignition,39.5x18 Boggers,bucket seats out of a Lightning,& a Southern Body that is perfect.
1979 F350,4x4,NP435,5:13 gears,Detroit locker in rear with hardened shafts,ABR in the front,L&L Ladder Bars,360 with 428 crank & rods,390 HP heads,Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch,MSD Ignition,39.5x18 Boggers,bucket seats out of a Lightning,& a Southern Body that is perfect.
It's not that bad, just like any other 20 yr old U joint 
