U Joint Clips

rdf · August 27, 2020, 05:10:24 PM

I just got my driveshaft back after being resized, balanced, new u joints, and a new front yoke put on it...but I need 2 of the clips that go on the joint caps on the rear end side. Does anyone know if they're specific to e bodies or are the typically universal? Where can I get them?

Chryco Psycho · August 27, 2020, 06:00:58 PM

Someone on the site must have some spares , I know I do but 5000 miles from me !

GoodysGotaCuda · August 27, 2020, 06:02:10 PM

Honestly I would just go buy a cheap replacement ujoint and use the clips off of it. I'm not sure you can get the clips alone.

There are usually some basic width dimensions that you can take to figure out the size.

Cheap joint should be $10-$15

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JonH · August 27, 2020, 06:07:13 PM

Why not ask the shop that did the work? They should have supplied them....

anlauto · August 27, 2020, 06:16:08 PM

I agree, they come with every new U-Joint....why didn't the shop install them or at least give you a couple...I would go back there first...

Bullitt- · August 27, 2020, 06:22:53 PM

Do you mean straps?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1973,challenger,5.6l+340cid+v8,1078680,drivetrain,universal+joint+strap+kit,10437

anlauto · August 27, 2020, 06:26:19 PM

I was wondering if that's what he meant as well, because it seems very odd the clips are not there

rdf · August 27, 2020, 06:27:15 PM

Quote from: Bullitt- on August 27, 2020, 06:22:53 PM
Do you mean straps?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1973,challenger,5.6l+340cid+v8,1078680,drivetrain,universal+joint+strap+kit,10437

No, I'm talking about the clips, like this:

anlauto · August 27, 2020, 06:31:35 PM

That's not even a Chrysler style clip. What U Joint and yoke are you using on your rear end ? The standard 7920 U joint uses a "C" clip on the inside of the bearing cup.

rdf · August 27, 2020, 06:35:22 PM

Quote from: anlauto on August 27, 2020, 06:31:35 PM
That's not even a Chrysler style clip. What U Joint and yoke are you using on your rear end ? The standard 7920 U joint uses a "C" clip on the inside of the bearing cup.

You beat me to it 😂😂. I just went out and took these pix

anlauto · August 27, 2020, 06:39:02 PM

Okay, so that looks fine....the distance between the two clips should match the rear end yoke width.

rdf · August 28, 2020, 07:09:53 AM

Took the driveshaft back to the shop this morning and got the clips installed. Thank you for all the help/suggestions, I appreciate it

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