D471285 7290 Series Greaseable U-Joint

D471285 7290 Series Premium Greaseable Universal Joint for Dodge applications fits many Dodge 4x4 front and rear driveshaft applications from the 1950's to 1999. D471285 meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for any North American built light truck that uses universal joints made to Detroit Universal 7290 series dimensional specifications. These are assembled in U.S.A. using domestic and imported components which are primarily manufactured by Spicer.

For a lower cost, greaseable u-joint for this application, see QU40775.
For a cold-forged, non-greaseable u-joint see TK40722
Matching Strap and Bolt Kit for U-Joint QU40763.
For U-Joint Service Tools See our U-Joint Tools Web Page.
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
U-Joint Specs
Tech Help
Torque King U-Joints
Applications

Tech Note 1: U-Joint Specs
D471285 is a 7290 series u-joint that uses internal C-Clips for retention, has 1-1/8" diameter cups and fits yokes measuring 2-5/8" between the ears.

Tech Note 2: Tech Help
More universal joints and driveshaft yokes are wrecked by slam-bang methods of u-joint replacement than by any other cause. Refer to TM3000 Driveshaft and Universal Joint Manual or TSB3504 Internal C-Clip Single-Cardan U-Joint Service.

Tech Note 3: Torque King U-Joints
The cross on Torque King® universal joints is cold-forged instead of hot-forged like conventional universal joints. The cold-forged cross has a more consistent grain structure and harder journals making it highly resistant to wear from the bearing rollers. The Long-lasting, high quality, factory applied lubrication is kept in and contaminants are kept out an o-ring type, internal triple lip cup seal protected by an outer plastic deflector. Under almost any conditions, a properly installed Torque King® universal joint will outlast any conventional greaseable universal joint by a wide margin especially in Diesels rear driveshaft applications.

Applications

Front Driveshaft Applications:
W-250, W-350: 1992, 1993
Ram 1500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Rear Driveshaft Applications:
Only used on 1950's-1999 Dodge trucks equipped with 7290 series universal joints.