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Old 03-18-2011, 08:28 PM   #3
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Re: Locating tab on trans case for u-joint but not on rear diff?

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Originally Posted by Transformula View Post
THose tabs you speak of are on yokes that accept "External-snap-ring" types of u-joints. The yoke without the tabs is for accepting an "Internal- snap-ring" type of u-joint. Do you have a 10-bolt rear? I've seen a lot of 10-bolts with those type, and the older 12- bolts have the external type. You will most likely have to change the yoke, or use a conversion u-joint.
Look at your driveshaft. Where the u-joint is attached, can you see the snap rings on the outside?
Yep, I had new u-joints installed and they are external clips. Guess I need internal ones? It is a 10 bolt rear. I have a 12 bolt truck rear, can I simply switch the yokes?
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