Trying to replace the u-joints in my ‘72 240z (r180), and the moog 393 replacements aren’t fitting in correctly to allow for the retaining clips to seat fully. Decided to measure the new vs old ujoints and the new ones are ~2 mm bigger Than the ones I took off. Any advice on what else to try? The caps are the right size, the body just seems to wide.

 

 

 

 

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Check the dimensions against the specs. in this link - https://www.opticatonline.com/part/moog-driveline-products-393-universal-joint

Looks like 56mm from outer groove edge to outer groove edge.  Maybe you got the right box/wrong product.

It is possible you bent the yoke like I did.  Make sure you use a supporting spacer while pressing in the caps.  The yoke ears definitely will bend and become closer together.

On 2/17/2018 at 8:50 PM, Jarvo2 said:

 

Trying to replace the u-joints in my ‘72 240z (r180), and the moog 393 replacements aren’t fitting in correctly to allow for the retaining clips to seat fully. Decided to measure the new vs old ujoints and the new ones are ~2 mm bigger Than the ones I took off. Any advice on what else to try? The caps are the right size, the body just seems to wide.

 

 

 

 

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Just had the same freaking problem.  I had to grind the retaining clips.