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Drive shaft Measuring Guide
1 piece driveshaft when shaft dimensions not known

When to use this Guide:
Ordering a new driveshaft or requesting changes to an existing shaft.
How to use this Guide:
Complete the form below.  We may not need all of the dimensions requested.  Call us with any questions.  Call, fax or email us with the dimensions.

Step 1.  Determine whether you have Inside or Outside snap ring U-Joints. 
                   Then use the appropriate chart below to circle your U-Joint Series.
                   Note:  Measure U-Joints with caps on and fully compressed. 
                             Measure U-Joints at both the front & rear of the driveshaft.
 
Outside Snap Ring U-Joint / End Yoke Chart
Outside snap ring measurement guide
    Dim. D    
    Dim. E   
    Series (circle your choice)     
1 1/16"
3 7/32"
1310
1 1/8"
3 7/32"
1310 Special*
1 1/16"
3 5/8"
1330
1 1/8"
3 5/8"
1330 Special*
1 3/16"
3 5/8"
1350
1 3/16"
4 3/16"
1410
1 3/8"
4 3/16"
1480
1 3/8"
4 31/32"
1550
 
For Dimension E using the end yoke, measure inside the two locating tabs.
*For 1310 & 1330 Special, only 2 caps are 1 1/8" & other 2 caps are 1 1/16" (primarily used on Ford applications).
 
Inside Snap Ring U-Joint / End Yoke Chart
Outside snap ring measurement guide
     Dim. D    
     Dim. E    
   Series (circle your choice)      
31/32"
1 7/16"
L6
15/16"
1  1/2"
1000
1 5/64"
1 1/8"
7260
1 1/8"
2 9/16"
Saginaw / 3R
1 5/64"
2 5/8"
7290

For Dimension E using the end yoke, measure between the flat surfaces on the inside of the yoke.

For Dimension D, measure to the outside edge of the snap ring groove in the cap.
 
Step 2.  Determine Transmission output.  Provide the details for your output type.  Output will be 1 of 3 options:  Spline, Flange, or End Yoke.  See below.
 
Option 1
Splined Output
Splined Output
Please provide either:
1.)  Transmission Type (ex. T.H. 400): 
 
 _______________________________
or
2.)  Spline diameter. A =_________
 
      Seal diameter.   B =_________
 
      Spline count.     C =_________

Option 2
         OR
     
 
1.)  Pilot Hole: 
 
2.)  Flange Diameter: 
 
3.)  Bolt Circle Diameter:
 
4.)  Bolt Hole Pattern: 
  
5.)  Pilot Hole Measurement: 
 
 
   Male      Female    (circle one)
 
   A =________
 
   B =________
 
   Square    Rectangle (circle one)
 
   C =________

Option 3
End Yoke sample
End Yoke
 
If you are using an existing end yoke, the information provided in Step 1 is all that we need. 
 
If you want to buy a new end yoke, go to our online store for measuring instructions and to see online selection.  We stock many more yokes than what we show online so call us if you do not find what you need.
 
Strap Kit Identification
End Yoke Hardware Type
 
For end yokes, let us know what type of Hardware is used to secure the U Joint to the end yoke.  Circle your choice below.
 
1.)  Front End Yoke:  Bearing Strap     U-Bolt     NA
 
2.)  Rear End Yoke:   Bearing Strap     U-Bolt     NA

 
Step 3.  Measure Driveshaft Length.  There are various types of transmission and rear end splines, yokes and flanges.  Shown below are 4 common configurations.  If you do not see your set-up below, call us for help.  Measure as follows:
 
Transmission                                 
Output Types                                
                             Rear End
                              Input Types
A.
B.
C.
D.
 
 
1.)  Which measurement method did you use?  (circle)   A     B     C     D     Other
 
 
2.)  What is your measurement? _______________