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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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which u joint do I need?

I have a 1992 f 250, 4x4 with the single shaft driveshaft. went to the parts store and got a new u joint, i think its the right one, but i want to make sure. i dont trust theses stores anymore. anyone know where i can find a part number to cross reference. the u joint i got is a brute force, part # 2-4900BF. the old u joint is a spicer 14.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Which u-joint is it??? at transmission or at rear axle? They should be different.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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its the one on the rear axle
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I just looked in the spicer catalog and for your truck they should be the same joint. The old u-joint isnt a spicer 14. Its probubly a spicer 1350, (aka) 5-178X in the new spicer catalog.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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thanks fordman 1090, now to find the 6 point bit to take the u bolts off lol.
apparently some F 250s use the twin shaft driveshafts, the auto parts store didnt even have a schematic for the single shaft
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Reg cab short bed or long bed, super cab short bed all had one pieces. Anything longer had a 2-piece. But i would think that the one at the axle is the same regardless of truck. But who knows, some parts stores arnt real helpful. What is the quality of the brute force u-joints? I'v never heard of them. If i cant get a hold of Spicers, i use Precision u-joints. They have been good so far.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Brute Force Joints made by NEAPCO. USA made; check out their website for more info.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:24 AM
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Reg cab short bed or long bed, super cab short bed all had one pieces. Anything longer had a 2-piece. But i would think that the one at the axle is the same regardless of truck. But who knows, some parts stores arnt real helpful. What is the quality of the brute force u-joints? I'v never heard of them. If i cant get a hold of Spicers, i use Precision u-joints. They have been good so far.
regular cab long bed.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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I have heard of NEAPCO. They are OEM on alot of heavy truck drive lines. And they work closely with dana/spicer.

I imagine they are a good product. i guess i had just never heard of the brute force name.

Yep, a reg long bed would be a one piece.
 
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