Rear Drive Shaft U-Jont Part numbers

[Chiprat1]

Need help, went to buy Rear drive shaft U-joints at NAPA, and they call out two different ones for the Main Rear shaft does anyone know what is on the main Rear shaft for a 2006 PW? thanks

[coder]

My 07 rear u-joints (06 is the same) are getting very crusty so I did some research recently and here's what I found. There is a difference in u-joint part numbers between a manual and automatic transmission. The latest factory part number for an automatic is 68003521AB for the u-joint package which comes with 4 snap-rings and a grease fitting (yes the new AAM u-joints are greasable).

Many aftermarket u-joints have slightly different dimensions and may not fit right so be very careful if you buy aftermarket parts I would actually avoid it if possible. http://www.allmoparparts.com has the best prices online that I have found on the OEM stuff about 32% off.

[leo72987]

I used the Brute Force Part No. 2-0054BF for both rear joints on my 2005 Wagon... I beat the living hell out of them offroad and never had one fail... They are sealed units as well.. My preference I hate greasable ujoints as the cross is compromised for the grease channels. I got these at Advance Auto parts.. Been using them for about ten years now from My ramcharger to my Dakotas

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/brut ... 7CL3*16357

Like mentioned above though be careful with the dimensions... Not sure if they changed anything for the 2006 and newer trucks..

[coder]

Here's some additional information to help with your search.

Product Name: Rear Axle Universal Joint
CARQUEST = 3-0415
Neapco = 3-0415 (may need a 2-0054 neapco if the 3-0415 doesn't fit)
SKF = 3-0415
PRECISION = 330A
CHRYSLER = 68003521AB (4WD)
Spicer = 5-3207X (AAM 1415)

Universal Joint Style:American Axle 1415
Bearing Cap Style:4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1:1.188 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 1:4.187 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2:1.188 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 2:4.187 in.