1991 Mazda b2200 U-Joints

1991 MAZDA B2200
252,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PARMAND
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This truck has a two piece drive shaft supported by a bearing hanger assembly in the middle. This drive shaft has two different size u-joints. The front and rear u-joint are the same size and are "Swagged" into the yoke, the center u-joint is a different size and uses c-clips. I can find a replacement joint for the center but the outer u-joints are an odd size with no replacement parts. I've been told that this shaft cannot be rebuilt and that I must purchase a $400.00 aftermarket shaft. Surely someone makes a u-joint that will work. Can you suggest a less expensive way to resolve this issue?
Aug 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok no the u-joints are not replacable but they can be replaced as the center one is. Now what you do is take the driveline to a driveline shop because you need to have them open up the ears on the drive line to fit a replacement u-joints now they can be replaced like normal ones and will use inside snap or lock rings. Now a good driveline shop will make it fit a common type ujoint that you can buy a parts store.
Aug 12, 2009 at 11:32 AM