Front Drive Shaft U Bolts

[csampson311]

When I bought my 93' Ranger 4wd it did not have the front drive shaft installed.
Its been almost a year and I am just now getting around to putting it back in. They yoke and stuff are still there, just missing the U bolts. Are these the ones that will fit properly? If not what do I need to get?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Motormite-U-Joint-Strap-U-Bolt-Retainer/1993-Ford-Ranger-4WD/_/N-izrifZ6o231?itemIdentifier=730655_350540_15907_1035

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

'91 ranger @ the pumpkin is strap and 2 bolts. I can't remember the other end.

Richard

 

[legoms013]

You could drill them out and use these like I did:

Strap Delete Mod:

Tools needed:
1/4" drill bit
5/16" drill bit
cutting oil
13mm end wrench or standard equivalent
external #25 torx bit
pry bar
3/8 drive or bigger drill gun (battery or corded)

Time needed:
Less than an hour

Parts:
Precision 534-10 U-bolts (got mine from RockAuto, $9 shipped)

 

[csampson311]

^^^im diggin this. Looks like its pretty damn beefy. Ill definitely look into this later on but for right I just want something simplistic like stock.

 

[brinker88]

It took me less than ten minutes to do this modification. I tried the straps first but broke 3 out of the 4 bolts off while tightening them down with a 1/4" ratchet. Hopefully that will tell you how weak the stock setup really is.

I got my u-bolt straps at Advance Auto under their help section for around $10.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have had mine out a couple times over the years, I did put in new strap kits for peace of mind when I was doing my V8 swap... never have broken a bolt though.

I do despise getting a hold of those little bolts, had I known about Brinker's truck I would have gone that route.

 

[yodaman1151]

I strip out the torx heads on the stock ones

 

[88_Eddie]

the stock ones blow, i used the same thing legoms did.....81004 is the part #

 

[brinker88]

I see you use BruteForce u-joints too, 88_Eddie lol

 

[88_Eddie]

yep, got mine at auto-bone while i was working there. paid $4 for both i think (20% discount)

 

[shane96ranger]

I see you use BruteForce u-joints too, 88_Eddie lol

yep, got mine at auto-bone while i was working there. paid $4 for both i think (20% discount)

Aren't these properly named "Brute", but it should have been spelled "Brut". As in they are to U-joints, as Brut is to cologne?

Seems like I heard they are not so good.

 

[brinker88]

I've never broken one on the 3 different vehicles I've beaten with lockers, low gears, and 35s+

 

[csampson311]

I picked up the 81004 ones from my local Oriely's last night. I cant wait to put the drive shaft back on today after work. I will no longer be lying when I tell people it 4X4