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I had to cut one of my U joint caps in order to remove my front driveshaft. Do they still make these?
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Caps as in, the part that contains the needle bearings? or the part that straps over the u-joint end and holds it in place?
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^^^ I had the same question. A new u-joint has new caps so that couldn't be the question...I hope. So now we need to know what is this "cap" the OP is talking about? Pictures would help!
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The straps that hold the front of the driveshaft onto the differential pinion are available at any parts store. Bring in an old one or a cap off the u-joint (keep track of the little rollers inside) if possible to compare, it is one of the parts most parts counter people will struggle with getting you the right one.
I don't think you could cut the cap off of a cross without also cutting the yoke... so I think the cap (or cup) is not it... at least I hope it isn't.
I don't think you could cut the cap off of a cross without also cutting the yoke... so I think the cap (or cup) is not it... at least I hope it isn't.
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It's the part that holds the u joint to the yoke. The actual needle bearing cap didn't make it either but I know they make the u joints still. My torx bit broke off inside one of the bolts and I rounded the head off with a wrench so I just hacked it off. I have the other so I could find one close enough if they carry them.
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