Need help with part numbers for u joints

[Hectron]

Hello everyone. I’ve tried to search for part numbers for the u joints for the front axle of my 1987 Ranger. It’s a standard cab 4x4 108 wheel base. From what I’ve been able to see in the repair manual, I need 2 for the right side and 1 for the left, but I can’t make sense of which ones to get and the people at the parts store are of no help. Thank you all in advance.

 

[franklin2]

I looked on rockauto, this is what they list for the front axles.

SKF UJ466 Greaseable; Brute Force

ACDELCO 45U0122

MOOG 436 Non-Super Strength

ACDELCO 45U0183

MOOG 466 Super Strength

SKF UJ436 Non Greaseable; Brute Force

I remember doing these about a year ago on my Bronco II when I did the balljoints. These are the smallest u-joints I have ever messed with. You can google any of those numbers and see if anyone else has them.

 

[Hectron]

Awesome! Thank you. Just to verify, I just need to buy 3 of any 1 of these parts and I’m good to go?

 

[Shran]

That's correct... three of them. I am fairly sure RockAuto's cross reference on some of those is incorrect, those small u-joints definitely do not fit anything made after 1989 (not that it matters for you though.)

 

[SenorNoob]

If you wanna be absolutely sure, the driver's side is the short shaft and comes out easily enough. Just wheel, brakes, bearings and spindle. 16 nuts/bolts in total.

You might be able to measure one between the ball joints.