Front and rear (rear) driveshaft joints are different?

[89Vette]

Just confirmed the same.

Now I'm trying to find alternate sources for the front. I wonder if it's it the same as a trooper u-joing from any year? Have people found this from other than dealerships?

[Ldub]

Yes, they are different. Isuzu list two different part numbers.

That seems WAY odd to me, since there is no reference to it in the workshop manual...but it IS Isuzu, so...



I would think that there should be 2 sets of spec for the spider pin. Unless the spider pin is same-same, & they're using different size cups on the other one.

OTOH, when I look for the part(s), I'm see'n the same result...

$pendy little buggers.

[89Vette]

I'm almost finished calling all local autoparts stores. (Haven't tried alternate driveline shops yet). All of them show the same part for both u-joints -- which is incorrect.

I called my local Isuzu back. Trooper shows the same front (rear driveshaft) u-joint as the VX. When I'm calling local parts shops, I'm asking about Troopers too.

I haven't called Merlin yet, but local Isuzu price for the front u-joint is $121 (same as post above). Give me a break. Plus, I'd have to wait about a week to get it.

Back to my search....