1999 Chevy Silverado Driveshaft

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
197,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD LOSCUTOFF
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I replaced yhe U Joints and had problems getting the correct parts. When installing the driveshaft and tightening the straps and bolts at the pinion the U Joint caps just slip through. Help!!!!!
Dec 18, 2009 at 12:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the caps slip through the u-bolt, you must have the wrong u-joint. Double check with the parts store.
Dec 18, 2009 at 9:48 AM
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