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Please be aware that if you are considering upgrading to Ouverson 16 spline alloy front axle shafts that the universal joints may be larger than the u-joints on the stock axles which can cause big problems. The Ouverson u-joint measures 5.134" across which is almost a 1/4" larger than the stock ones I have. This caused the shoulders on the yolks to rub against the spindle and seal which after only 20 or so miles now both need to be replaced. Not to mention all the trouble shooting it took to try and figure out the problem. I confirmed that the 5.134" distance from shoulder to shoulder is to specification with Ouverson. It just isn't what my stock U-joint is.
Curiously, it only seems to be happening on the short shaft on the passenger side. I only caught it because the heat was transferring to the hub and making it hot. Scary to think what would have happened had I not checked the hubs for heat.
I'm sure they have sold hundreds of these with no problems but on mine, a 1968/1987 AirForce M35A2C, it was a big issue. Check the size of your u-joints before ordering.
Shaft comparison pic isn't the best but the angle on the bottom level/straight edge is larger than on the top which when viewed from the side as I set it up is straight.
Curiously, it only seems to be happening on the short shaft on the passenger side. I only caught it because the heat was transferring to the hub and making it hot. Scary to think what would have happened had I not checked the hubs for heat.
I'm sure they have sold hundreds of these with no problems but on mine, a 1968/1987 AirForce M35A2C, it was a big issue. Check the size of your u-joints before ordering.
Shaft comparison pic isn't the best but the angle on the bottom level/straight edge is larger than on the top which when viewed from the side as I set it up is straight.
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