Front axle shaft universal joint upgrade? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68ls1** · 10-06-2021, 03:46 AM

Pulled the front axle shaft universal joint from my 71 K5 Blazer and boy were they toast. In finding part numbers for replacement, I came across this information.

Dana Spicer 5-260X - 4x4 Front Axle U-joint.

Commonly known as the "Small" axle u-joint. This u-joint was found on early Jeep, Bronco, Chevy, Dodge, International and Ford 4X4 trucks before they realized that it was too small and started to use the larger and stronger 5-297X now the 5-760X Easy to spot on open knuckle front ends by measuring the bearing cap diameter. Utilizes inside "C" Clips to lock u-joint in place.

Is there an upgrade that can be one to utilize the later universal joints?

10-06-2021, 03:46 AM	#1
68ls1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 217	Front axle shaft universal joint upgrade? Pulled the front axle shaft universal joint from my 71 K5 Blazer and boy were they toast. In finding part numbers for replacement, I came across this information. Dana Spicer 5-260X - 4x4 Front Axle U-joint. Commonly known as the "Small" axle u-joint. This u-joint was found on early Jeep, Bronco, Chevy, Dodge, International and Ford 4X4 trucks before they realized that it was too small and started to use the larger and stronger 5-297X now the 5-760X Easy to spot on open knuckle front ends by measuring the bearing cap diameter. Utilizes inside "C" Clips to lock u-joint in place. Is there an upgrade that can be one to utilize the later universal joints?



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