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Tech Tidbit: U-Joint Specs & General Applications

Tech Tidbit: U-Joint Specs & General Applications

Evan

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12-13-2022

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Tech Tidbit: U-Joint Specs & General Applications

It’s obvious u-joints are a critical component in any driveline so understanding their key mesurements and general specs is important. We have put this spotter’s guide together to answer some of the basic questions regarding universal joints. Parameters such as cap diameter, ring diameter, and the availability of adapters are outlined. There is also a listing of common applications for each class of u-joint.

 

U-Joint Diameters & Specs

 

U-Joint Cap Diameter Snap Ring Diameter Adapter Available
1110 Series 1 1.718 1310 to 1330
1310 Series 1.063 2.375 1310 to 1350
1310 Series 1.063 2.375 1310 to 3R
1330 Series 1.063 2.781 1330 to 3R
1330 Series 1.063 2.781 7260 to 7290
1330 Series 1.125 2.781 1330 to 7290
1330 Series 1.063 2.563  
1350 Series 1.188 2.563  
1410 Series 1.188 3.125  
Mechanics 3R 1.125 2.563  
Detroit 7260 1.078 2.125  
Detroit 7290 1.125 2.625  

 

General Applications


General Motors:
1310 Series: Small passenger car, 1/2 & some 3/4 ton trucks. 1330 Series: Large passenger car, medium 1/2 ton trucks. 1350 Series: 3/4 & 1 ton trucks. Mechanics 3R: Late passenger cars and 1/2 ton trucks. Kevlar Drive Shaft: Rear – DAN 5-212X Front – DAN 5-213X.

Ford:
1110 Series: 4 & 6 Cyl. passenger cars. 1310 Series: Small passenger cars & many 1/2 & some early 3/4 ton trucks. 1330 Series: Large passenger cars & many 1/2 & 3/4 ton trucks. 1350 Series: 3/4 & 1 ton trucks. DAN 5-2011X: Small Early Mustang.

Chrysler:
Detroit 7260: Small & medium passenger cars & many 1/2 & 3/4 ton trucks. Detroit 7290: Medium & large passenger cars & many 1/2, 3/4, & 1 ton trucks. 1350 Series: Some 3/4 & 1 ton trucks. 1410 Series: Late 3/4 & 1 ton trucks.

Toyota:
DAN 5-1510X: 1/2 ton 4WD trucks.