2004 rear universal joints
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2004 rear universal joints
I have a 2004 F150 ext cab 4x4 150,000 miles. I have a universal joint going bad on the rear drive shaft ( maybe both?). I contacted NAPA and Auto Zone, they told me it was a dealer part? I conatcted FORD, they give me a price for each U joint of $160! Today I called Advance Auto, they said they could get two of them for $190. Why is the other places saying they cant get them? will these work from Advanced Auto? are they tougher to change than the typical u joints? why are they so costly? PLEASE HELP....THANKS!
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Thats because the you don't just press them out there is a tool in the kit to cut the dimples that hold the ujount in place there is not a c clip like back in the day. I'ts all most better money to buy the complete drive shaft assambly with the updated slip yok to stop the common drive line clunck.
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just for the record,,,i know Ford went back to the std c-clip retainers sometime in mid 05(?) because scrap rate at the factory was killing them. (due to balance issues-once the u joints were staked in, it was permanent., and re-work was too costly) So much for a cost savings idea. I heard this from a worker at the factory that made the d shafts. I've spent about 600$ to get a complete custom made shaft (2 piece) for mine. Realize also, if your midship brg goes out, on 2 piece dshafts, its non servicable also. Another real smart idea..... 05 scab 145". 975/373/4.6, soon to be 410's... late 04 build. ....paul
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