dereku

Been there before. Blew it out once in my 96 and 3 times in my 02.

Iam4x4

I originally thought I broke a u joint, but appears not? All that broke were the top 2 bolts on the u joint straps? I'm replacing u joint anyways though but does anyone know why this would happen other then all the burn outs, like is it the lift? If anyone knows why it happened how do I fix it?

dereku

Its caused from axle wrap that lifted vehicles are prone to and all the burnouts. If you plan on doing this alot get drive shaft hoops and billet u joint caps so no one dies if it comes loose. And trac bars will sort out the wrap. Google precision metal fab. He specializes in lifted fords.

Iam4x4

Think these'll work? All napa said is that they are performance u joints

zolson

do those have grease fittings?

Iam4x4

They gave me 2 different kinds one is smaller and the one in pic is the bigger one, the bigger one
Does not have grease fittings and the smaller ones do. I'm not sure which one fits yet I plan on installing tomorrow

dereku

Loctite your bolts too because the level of abuse burnout have.

And i know they are fun. I cooked a tranny doing it once.

Iam4x4

Yup bolts came with the new straps

Iam4x4

Here's 2 pics of my baby