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#860699 06/20/2012 7:14 PM
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Hi Folks!
My 55 series II LWB half ton, model 3200, has a two piece driveshaft. I want to replace the universal joints on the rear shaft. I'm not sure that the u-joints are the same. The rear joint is held to the differential input yoke by u-bolts. The front end at the splined slip joint (yoke?) is held by clips. The front joint appears to have larger diameter caps. I'm not sure. Could take it apart and measure but thought I'd ask the experts first...
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Hi Sepp, I have no answer for you but if you don't have this link bookmarked it may lead to your answer. Just as a guess I wouldn't be surprised if you have to drop both ends to get at the center.
55-2 universal joint - from manual

for sure the guys here will know.


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CASO #861892 06/25/2012 6:49 PM
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Measure the diameter of the end cap, and the distance from the outside surface between end caps and check the chart here for the series type on page 5.

http://www.certifiedpower.com/downloads/JOINTDRIVELINE_ID_PART1_8_05.pdf

Last edited by bztguy; 06/25/2012 6:52 PM.

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bztguy #861911 06/25/2012 8:27 PM
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Or do what I do take them out and go to the flaps and they will match them up for you.Just today put new ones on my 53 GMC 3/4 ton.


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Last edited by Pete52; 06/25/2012 8:31 PM.
Pete52 #862050 06/26/2012 4:45 AM
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That works too.


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