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Rick Covalt
 Post subject: Solid U-Joints
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Are solid u-joints available in the small 7260 size?

Also a conversion joint 7260 X 7290?

When I put my 4.56 gears in I will need the conversion joint for the rear.

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I turned my own cups for my 8" adaption, that covered both the size and the spread differences.
Nearly any small lathe'll do the job.

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Both solid 7260 joint and 7260-7290 adapter joint exist. Call a local driveshaft shop, or good indep parts store, or call dennysdriveshaft.com.

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I looked at Denny's and they do not list the solid one in conversion or 7260. Maybe I'll just call them.

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I get the adapter U joint at NAPA.
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I got the adapter joint,but I was looking for the solid version. The joints with grease fittings will be fine with my automatic, but when I go to the 4 speed with slicks I was thinking it would add an extra measure of strength.

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Just got a note from Denny's and they do not carry the solid ones I need.

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If you break a u-joint there is usually another issue. I had regular 7260's in my Valiant and never even wore one out.

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Ok, that is good to know. I was just guessing that the shock loads from the 4 speed launch would be a lot harder on everything than even a high stall automatic.

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I had a trans brake and 150 shot of giggle gas. Your puny stick is irrelevant. :lol:

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"Your stick is irrelevant. Your launch is irrelevant. Your Valiant will be assimilated and EFI'd...even in wide band, resistance is futile." Locutus of Borg-Warner

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I think you meant "Borg-Zilla"... Awesome.

I agree you should not be taxing a good stock type 7260 joint. DI could probably break them, though... :P :shock:

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stock U joint .....drive shaft loop.....Kevlar Panties.

Good to Go

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I think solid body u joints are something everybody talks about and nobody has.

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Solid u-joints are definitely not a good street piece either.

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DI could probably break them, though...
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I figure if I solved the clutch problem, the u-joints are next to go, if I don't turn the driveline into a pretzel...


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