Proper U joint U-bolt
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Proper U joint U-bolt
Hopefully, it's a simple issue and I don't have the wrong combination of parts.
I have a BOP rear (3.55 gears) from a GTO in my 70 cutlass convertible.
I got TH400 and a driveshaft from a 442.
From what I have been reading I have about 1-inch play in driveshaft length which should be correct.
I had the driveshaft balanced and it has s44 u-joint.
I tried the U-bolt I had and it's not wide enough 1 1/16.
After investigating the BOP rear needs 1 1/8.
So I picked up a MOOG 534-10 which is 1 1/8.
I would think they should just slide in with no effort.
I can get them in but it's gonna take more than a simple tap to get them in.
So two main questions.
1. Do I have the proper components.
2. Is the BOP rear yoke different in size than a TYPE O that would require different joints or change the driveshaft length required.
I have a BOP rear (3.55 gears) from a GTO in my 70 cutlass convertible.
I got TH400 and a driveshaft from a 442.
From what I have been reading I have about 1-inch play in driveshaft length which should be correct.
I had the driveshaft balanced and it has s44 u-joint.
I tried the U-bolt I had and it's not wide enough 1 1/16.
After investigating the BOP rear needs 1 1/8.
So I picked up a MOOG 534-10 which is 1 1/8.
I would think they should just slide in with no effort.
I can get them in but it's gonna take more than a simple tap to get them in.
So two main questions.
1. Do I have the proper components.
2. Is the BOP rear yoke different in size than a TYPE O that would require different joints or change the driveshaft length required.
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The u-joint you have is incorrect for the yoke on that rear axle. Sounds like you need a conversion u-joint that has different size caps, 1 1/8 for the driveshaft and 1 1/16 for the yoke.
https://drivcat.com/MOOGUjointSpecif....aspx?Brand=MU
https://drivcat.com/MOOGUjointSpecif....aspx?Brand=MU
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After talking with my driveshaft guy, he confirmed the Moog 534-10 (Dana spicer 2-94-58x )1 1/8 U-bolt is correct for my setup.
Dana spicer S44 u-joint
The problem was I was trying to install it without the ability to turn the driveshaft.
I jacked up the rear and removed my rolling legs and once I loosened the bolt and reset the u-joint while turning the driveshaft, the caps seated properly and the bolt went right in.
Dana spicer S44 u-joint
The problem was I was trying to install it without the ability to turn the driveshaft.
I jacked up the rear and removed my rolling legs and once I loosened the bolt and reset the u-joint while turning the driveshaft, the caps seated properly and the bolt went right in.
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