3RD Gen Dodge Front Axle Shaft U-Joints

6LCummins · 07-19-2010, 09:07 PM

I just wanted to give anyone that didnt know already but dont go to O'reilly's or NAPA for the front axle shaft u-joints. They are wrong, wont work and ull waste down time waiting on the right parts. We ended up using Spicer u joints (5006813). They arent cheap but they are the best that you can get.

Just a heads up.

awenthol · 07-20-2010, 07:48 PM

Good timing. Just about to replace them in the '06 (left is clicking like crazy). You end up picking them up at Certified?

6LCummins · 07-20-2010, 10:20 PM

yep certified has em in stock

Buck08 · 07-21-2010, 05:18 PM

Mine were going out in the '07 with 65xxx miles. Dealer got it that way when it got traded in too. Need to get pics of my new work truck up here. '10 Laramie Crew cab short box. It is NICE! I cant believe the ride quality in it!

virgil · 07-21-2010, 11:57 PM

ran into the same issue on the rear ujoint...the diameter near the seal is to big. that was a precision brand. advance auto or spicer is the best option.

bullhauler89 · 07-28-2010, 12:13 PM

the precision ones worked in mine i've replaced both mabe it your napa parts counter guy lol

6LCummins · 07-28-2010, 09:23 PM

Yep def the parts guy there asshat, how the **** you been??? wanna go to cedar falls friday?

07-19-2010, 09:07 PM	#1
6LCummins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mitchellville, IA Age: 24 Posts: 539 Rep Power: 32	3RD Gen Dodge Front Axle Shaft U-Joints I just wanted to give anyone that didnt know already but dont go to O'reilly's or NAPA for the front axle shaft u-joints. They are wrong, wont work and ull waste down time waiting on the right parts. We ended up using Spicer u joints (5006813). They arent cheap but they are the best that you can get. Just a heads up. __________________ Low Budget Diesel Performance Project Frankentruck Resurrection 1988 V30 4x4 Crew Cab Dually 2010 NHRDA Division 3 Pro Stock Champion 12.56 @ 102 mph Ennis, TX 4/10/10 11.55 @ 117 mph Cedar Falls, IA 5/22/10(1 3/4 turbos) 7.61 @ 100 mph Cedar Falls, IA 5/22/10(1/8th mile with both turbos)

07-20-2010, 07:48 PM	#2
awenthol Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 1,296 Rep Power: 27	Good timing. Just about to replace them in the '06 (left is clicking like crazy). You end up picking them up at Certified? __________________ Master of the possimpible.

07-21-2010, 05:18 PM	#4
Buck08 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Iowa Age: 29 Posts: 1,176 Rep Power: 26	Mine were going out in the '07 with 65xxx miles. Dealer got it that way when it got traded in too. Need to get pics of my new work truck up here. '10 Laramie Crew cab short box. It is NICE! I cant believe the ride quality in it! __________________ 2010 Laramie C/C Shotbox. All Stock And Love It! 95 2wd project truck 02 Excursion Limited. 7.3 TS 6 pos chip, Triple gauges

07-28-2010, 12:13 PM	#6
bullhauler89 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: wellsburg,ia Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	u joints the precision ones worked in mine i've replaced both mabe it your napa parts counter guy lol Last edited by bullhauler89; 07-28-2010 at 12:13 PM. Reason: spell

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07-20-2010, 10:20 PM	#3
6LCummins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mitchellville, IA Age: 24 Posts: 539 Rep Power: 32	yep certified has em in stock

07-21-2010, 11:57 PM	#5
virgil Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IOHWAA Age: 28 Posts: 161 Rep Power: 19	ran into the same issue on the rear ujoint...the diameter near the seal is to big. that was a precision brand. advance auto or spicer is the best option.

07-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
6LCummins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mitchellville, IA Age: 24 Posts: 539 Rep Power: 32	Yep def the parts guy there asshat, how the **** you been??? wanna go to cedar falls friday?