Front Pinion yoke U joint

[JDHudsn]

Gents,

I replaced my front u-joint at the pinion yoke a few months back. I was in the process of installing my posi lock when I noticed I had another problem??‍♂️.... The caps on that u joint fell out. Does anyone have a spicer part number? I have also attached a picture from my buddies 01 and it has a different yoke that retains the caps. I cannot seem to get a definitive answer for the correct u joint. 

 

So so far I think I need a spicer 5-7437x but I am still not for certain. Anyone have any ideas? Also, I’m not opposed to switching over to another brand. 

[Towrigdually]

Have the same yoke on my truck and noticed that cap issue when I first got it also it, a new yoke strap kit cured that problem. 

I also run greaseable moog super strength u-joints without any complaints.

[Dieselfuture]

Looks like your yoke is missing a tab on one side part of why cap came out, and yes I use new strap kit every time also. I personally would stick with sealed spicer. 

Edit 

I just realized that picture with a tab in place is off your buddies truck. If yours doesn't have tabs then they either broke, someone filed them off to fit a different joint or you need a U-joint that uses inside clips to keep caps from sliding out.

Edited January 24, 2019 by Dieselfuture

[JDHudsn]

2 hours ago, Dieselfuture said:

I just realized that picture with a tab in place is off your buddies truck. If yours doesn't have tabs then they either broke, someone filed them off to fit a different joint or you need a U-joint that uses inside clips to keep caps from sliding out.

The tabs don’t exist. From the research I’ve done there are 3 different sizes. The I just don’t know what size is correct. Would a new strap kit have the tabs?

 

 

My yoke is unmolested and I think it’s a hybrid u joint 1330 on the drive shaft and 7250 on the yoke? 

[903Dodge]

While you are under your truck looking at U-joints better check that double cardan  joint. 

 

Mine gave up the ghost at 75mph with 8k behind the truck. The 2 year old ac cardone front drive shaft took out the 2 year old transfer case and left me and my 3 year stranded. 

 

You can look at Denny’s Driveshaft online for some Dana OE parts. 

 

My local shop wanted $175 for a Dana 80 yoke plus $25 for shipping. Got the yoke, nut, washer, seal and straps for $165 with 2 day shipping. 

Edited January 25, 2019 by 903Dodge