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Rono
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Here is the link sent to me from Denny's Driveshaft describing the 57-59 winged U Joint. http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1233_1310_to_1949_1959_ford_wing_style.htmlRono
 Ron Lane, Meridian, ID
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ecode ragtop
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I thought that Ford cars stopped using the winged joint in 1955?
 JUST A MIDNIGHT CRUISE DOWN THUNDER ROAD!!! TOM DRUMMOND MIDWEST DIRECTOR 57 FORD INTERNATIONAL
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ecode ragtop (12/5/2013)
I thought that Ford cars stopped using the winged joint in 1955?And I was thinking that 1956 was the last year for the winged u-joint in the Ford cars.
  Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)
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I have never seen one on a '57, However all MGF's be it FORD, Garage Mans Companion, Chrysler or whoever bought from all different venders so there is a Possibility that a few somewhere had that style. Slim, but always a chance.
Tom
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Rono
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Okay....so are they not as strong than a conventional U bolt type? Rono
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ecode ragtop (12/5/2013)
I thought that Ford cars stopped using the winged joint in 1955?yeah, me too? I have a new one in the box if anyone needs one also a good used one still on the driveshaft from my bird leftover after I converted over to a new nine inch rear.
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MoonShadow
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I really don't know about the strength. There is a lot more material there and wider clamping surfaces so I would think they would be better. The Moroso competition u-joint caps are very similar. I think I recall someone using them with a little modification. Maybe it was Rob (in the British colony to the north). Chuck
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MoonShadow (12/6/2013)
The Moroso competition u-joint caps are very similar. I think I recall someone using them with a little modification. Maybe it was Rob (in the British colony to the north). ChuckI'm using Moroso U-joint girdles. No modification is required but I did have to make a tool out of a combination wrench and allen wrench in order to tighten the bolts.
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I just replaced the 1310 style -"winged" joint that was original in my '57 Ranchero. Also replaced the pinion seal with one from Rock Auto. Had the assembly balanced at Thrash Driveshaft Service in San Antonio, TX. Ready to rock 'n roll once the ice melts down here !!!
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Rono
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Are you still running the 3.56 ratio gears in your 57? I think that the 3.56 gears were only used in the wagons and Rancheros, but I might be wrong on that. Also, if you are still running the 3.56 ring and pinion, where did you get the new yoke to fit? Rono
Ron Lane, Meridian, ID
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