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  1. cranetruck

    U-joint parts hunting

    I'll get a new one, this will just be for a test drive around the property, off road and dirt roads and 5-10 mph max. There is no measurable out-of-round on the parts (plus or minus .001 inch with my caliper) and one needle will roll easily across a slightly inclined plate of glass. The truck...
  2. cranetruck

    U-joint parts hunting

    Yes it did and thanks for the confirmation on reusing the parts. http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=13104&start=40
  3. cranetruck

    U-joint parts hunting

    Thanks again, I'll get the dimensions. Question: Will I suffer eternally in mechanic's he** if I installed the original bearing caps, they are still good?
  4. cranetruck

    U-joint parts hunting

    Thanks fellows, it was a given that I'd learn something. The TM does state to discard the cross and bearing caps. :-) The numbers from the TM: U-joint repair kit: 2520-00-045-7425 ("00" added since the book is prior to '76) Bearing and cross: 11602400 (19207) There are non-readable numbers on...
  5. cranetruck

    U-joint parts hunting

    Got a couple of questions about rebuilding one of the 8x8 drive shafts. a) Can I buy just the bearing cups for the "cross" or do I have to get a whole new unit? b) Are the freeze plugs standard for the Spicer drive shafts, the one used here is 2.00 inches in dia? c) Know a good source for...
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