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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:16 PM
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I think I need to replace them, either that or the belts in my tires are seriously screwed up. Its a 2000 2500, 8800lb truck. I see a listing in rockauto that says 3500lb axle, and 4500lb axle. The sticker on the door jamb says GAWR Front: 5200lb. I'd like to order the right joints, and I'm wondering if RockAuto even carries what I need...

Anyone able to clear this up for me?

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If its an 8800 lb truck, the front axle is likely the 4500 lb axle, which should be a Dana 60. I believe the 3500 lb axle is a Dana 44. You can also check under the hood for the options sheet to see what front axle is in your truck.
 
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Get dana/spicer u joints, Anything else is a waste of time because you will be doing them again shortly. I have a set of them but they are the non greasable ones if you are interested.
 
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Originally Posted by AtomicDog
If its an 8800 lb truck, the front axle is likely the 4500 lb axle, which should be a Dana 60. I believe the 3500 lb axle is a Dana 44. You can also check under the hood for the options sheet to see what front axle is in your truck.
Its a 60.
 
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Originally Posted by Moparite
Get dana/spicer u joints, Anything else is a waste of time because you will be doing them again shortly. I have a set of them but they are the non greasable ones if you are interested.
sent you a pm.
 
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Originally Posted by Moparite
Get dana/spicer u joints, Anything else is a waste of time because you will be doing them again shortly. I have a set of them but they are the non greasable ones if you are interested.
Do you happen to have the part number for that u-joint that fits the Dana 60 front axle?
 
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