What are they called

[Ski]

Hey Ya'll, where can I get these parts for cheap? What are they called? I was replacing my u-joints and the sh8t broke!

The one peice is obviously broken, the other has a bearing of some sort that broke.

 

[muddog]

had the same thing happen to me only i was driving it when it happened. the only two options i had was to pay over 200 bucks for a new one at autozone or luckily a local junk yard had a whole driveshaft that i bought for a 100

 

[Justshootme84]

It looks like the remains of the CV (Constant Velocity) joint on the driveshaft.

 

[michibronc]

View attachment 4856Hey Ya'll, where can I get these parts for cheap? What are they called? I was replacing my u-joints and the sh8t broke!The one peice is obviously broken, the other has a bearing of some sort that broke.

Check out this link, http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-162_dr...afts_bronco.htm

You should be able to buy your parts there. Here's another link to help you with the installation: undefined

 

[bidibronco]

I thought that was called the "douple cardigan" or whatever?

 

[89Bronco58]

everyone calls it by different names, the correct name according to ford is constant veloscity joint, (if thats spelled right) advance autoparts sells who driveshafts already assembled for $150, other than that just try a ford dealer or junkyard, personally id go with advance ,$150 bucks isnt much for a totally new shaft,cv joint, and all 3 u joints

 

[Ski]

everyone calls it by different names, the correct name according to ford is constant veloscity joint, (if thats spelled right) advance autoparts sells who driveshafts already assembled for $150, other than that just try a ford dealer or junkyard, personally id go with advance ,$150 bucks isnt much for a totally new shaft,cv joint, and all 3 u joints

Thank you all for your replies. Auto Zone wanted $289 for the new driveshaft. I oredered one from a junkyard for $125. I only hope that I can get new u-joints into it. That is what started it all. Also I have no idea how to keep from breaking the CV joint when I go to replace the u-joint. Ya know???????

Sometimes I wonder what I got myself into with this Bronco.

 

[Ski]

Thank you all for your replies. Auto Zone wanted $289 for the new driveshaft. I oredered one from a junkyard for $125. I only hope that I can get new u-joints into it. That is what started it all. Also I have no idea how to keep from breaking the CV joint when I go to replace the u-joint. Ya know???????
Sometimes I wonder what I got myself into with this Bronco.

Ok so here is an update to drive ya crazy. The salvage yard didnt have a correct driveshaft. The driveshaft the brought out to me was about 4 ft long. Mine was only about 2 ft long. What gives?

 

[89Bronco58]

call up advance autoparts, they sell them for 150 complete

 

[Seabronc]

Sometimes I wonder what I got myself into with this Bronco.

How many have you replaced? Mine is only on it's second set in 10 years. Do you **** them?

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[Ski]

How many have you replaced? Mine is only on it's second set in 10 years. Do you **** them?
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I havent ever replaced them. I got this bronc 2 years ago from a single owner. They dont have **** points. so there was no lubing them.

 

[89Bronco58]

ah yeah, good ol sealed u joints "so good they dont ever need to be greased" BS...they have needle bearings , many in fact and constantly piviot and spin everytime you drive, THEY NEED LUBRICATION!, never ever but u joints that are sealed ( my opinion ) just get a new shaft and if they are sealed, keep em clean and you might be okay for a good while

 

[bidibronco]

I'm guessing that the junk yard figured that a 4wd f150 would have the same drive shaft but the wheel base is a little longer on a 150. Other than that, I would get one from advanced or whatever for a little extra money. A driveshaft isn't something I personally think is something that should be overlooked. I've seen driveshafts do some un-Godly things to cars. Also, I had an unballanced rear shaft and it messed up my rear diff and I believe it didn't do anything good to the t-case either. Well, just my input.

 

[89Bronco58]

also the f150's have a 1 piece slip yoke driveshaft, they have light duty transfer cases, as where the broncos have a 2 piece shaft that bolts to the t-case which is HD, i once had a driveshaft cutand welded and the balance was terrible, i replaces the cv joint and all 3 u joints 3 times in 2 years, finially got a brand new shaft and been fine ever since, but even the slightest vibration in your drivetrain can wreek havoc on your truck

 

[michibronc]

everyone calls it by different names, the correct name according to ford is constant veloscity joint, (if thats spelled right) advance autoparts sells who driveshafts already assembled for $150, other than that just try a ford dealer or junkyard, personally id go with advance ,$150 bucks isnt much for a totally new shaft,cv joint, and all 3 u joints

Do you know if the advance auto shaft has quality u-joints? I get a little shimmy when I'm accelerating hard and when I go 70 + mph and think it's that cv joint. If a new one's only $150 from there then that's a bargain!

 

[Ski]

Heres an update. I finally got what I needed from the Salvage Yard. $125 dollars, and 1.5 weeks. They did tell me that I probably got the last 96 Bronco Rear driveshaft in North Carolina. Go figure!

Thanks fo all your help. Now who wants to come help me install the new u-joints in this one????????

 

[89Bronco58]

to answer the question of quality of advance u joints, let me say this, i have a worked motor, 38's, and a lead foot, and do alot of offroad driving, ive never broken an advance u joint, i got the cheaper ones that you can grease, id say you will be fine

 

[barrett86]

coulda got u a driveshaft for like 10-15 bucks for the right one here at my junkyard.

 

[madmax]

I've got the small one (goes in the back) sitting in my garage, already on the other half of the drive shaft with a new universal even. If you want it I'll give it to you for a few bucks plus shipping