The 1977 Checker Marathon has 109 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 13 part types and 19 brands, covering all 3 engine options (4.1L 250cid L6, 5.0L 305cid V8 and 5.7L 350cid V8). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1977 Checker Marathon, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are Universal Joint (37 parts), Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing (23 parts) and Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (21 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 28 parts.
The 1977 Checker Marathon was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1977 Checker Marathon drivetrain parts are WJB / INMOTION PARTS (19 parts), SKF (13 parts) and BCA (11 parts), plus 16 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Heavy Duty.
20 parts on this 1977 Checker Marathon page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TIMKEN 25523 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and NATIONAL 02872 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 51098 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Inner2.502" OD, 1.5" ID, .437" Wide | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
This group shows a single part: MOTIVE GEAR 51098.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WT25523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WT25590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB25523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB25590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | K25590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear25.400 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | BR25523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
10 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is TIMKEN 25523.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25523 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TIMKEN, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TIMKEN 25523.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | RDS6629 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 711481100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith Dana 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
2 Differential Cover Gasket parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO RDS6629 and VICTOR REINZ 711481100.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WT02820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WT31520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WT02872 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WT31594 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 31520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Inner | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | K2872 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outer22.225 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 2820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 31520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | BR02820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | BR31520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | BR31594 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with 1.3750 In. Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
21 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 3 other brands. NATIONAL 02872 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 4 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820.
The Standard Replacement section: 17 options from TIMKEN, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. NATIONAL 02872 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WS99155 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
This group shows a single part: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99155.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 15788 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NS5778 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NS5778V | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Viton | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | SS2633 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear16.891 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 5778 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
6 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — BCA, SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKF 15788.
This group includes SKF 15788, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778 and BCA NS5778 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Rebuild Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WKRA28 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers kits that group the bearings, races and seals for a differential rebuild.
One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WKRA28.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | A6056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | MRC Driveline | View on Amazon |
| WESTAR Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | DS6056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer 1260 thru 1410Bearings I.D. = 1.3780 | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WCHB88107A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
| DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | A6027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | MRC Driveline | View on Amazon |
| DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | A60156 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | MRC Driveline | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | SKDS6027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | U-Shaped Housing | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | SKDS6056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer 1260 Thru 1410Bearings I.D. = 1.3780 - 1.3775" | View on Amazon |
| WESTAR Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | DS6027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer 1260 Thru 1410Rubber Cushion Only | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | RB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Slip Yoke Stylewith Spicer 1280,1310,1330,1410 U-Joint(S) | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | WCHB88107B | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 6056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Centerwith 35mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldAssembly | View on Amazon |
| ANCHOR Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 6027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | CenterCushion Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NBHB88107A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Bearing and SupportSlingers Not Included | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | NBHB88107B | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Bearing and Support or Bearing OnlyContains Slingers | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25141750X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectContains Rubber Piece only | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Slip Yoke Stylewith 35mm Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 646027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | CenterRubber Cushion Only | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 646056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Centerwith Spicer:1280-1310-1410(Slip Yoke Style) 1.3780 | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Assembly | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 88107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
23 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 8 other brands. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6056 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 10 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, WESTAR and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6056.
The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from BCA, ANCHOR, NATIONAL and 4 other brands. ANCHOR 6056 is listed in this group.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | JB51 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Position: Center Support | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 755068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Center Support | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
2 Drive Shaft Center Support Bushing parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from ATP and PIONEER.
This group includes ATP JB51 and PIONEER 755068.
Transfer Case Low Gear Roller Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 764014 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Roller ClutchLow | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case Low Gear Roller bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — PIONEER 764014.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 15153X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVLGreasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25153X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectGreasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 15213X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SVLGreasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25213X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectGreasable | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Grade Type: Performance-Non-Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT369 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Grade Type: STD-Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT270 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Grade Type: Performance-Bearing Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT280 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Grade Type: Performance-Bearing Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT354 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Grade Type: STD-Greaseable | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 51310X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Non-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Super StrengthNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 280 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Super StrengthGreasable | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 45U0111 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greasable Super StrengthIncludes Flush Type Lube Fitting | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 51330X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Non-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 513101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Greasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 513301X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Greasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 2150153 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PerformanceGreasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 2151203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PerformanceGreasable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 254 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Super StrengthNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 270 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Super StrengthGreasable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ270 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Brute Force Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ254 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Brute Force Non Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable or Brute Force Non Greaseable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 5153X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SpicerGreasable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 369 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greasable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 354 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting In Body | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 45U0107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldGreasable | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 45U0106 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldGreasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 5213X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SpicerGreasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 2100153 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 2100213 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 444 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greasable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ369 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ354 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ369C | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ354C | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJ280 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
37 Universal Joint parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — DANA, SKF, MOOG and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DANA 51310X. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Heavy Duty is the most populated section, led by DANA, MOOG, SKF and 2 other brands.
Universal Joint Strap Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT43710 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Driveshaft At Transmission | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | UJT36010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Driveshaft At Transmission | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Universal Joint Strap kits.
2 Universal Joint Strap Kit parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS UJT43710 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS UJT36010.
Universal Joint U-Bolt Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | MGUB1310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Competition Yoke U-BoltIncl. Longer Chromoly U-Bolts/Grade 8 Bolts | View on Amazon |
| MOTIVE GEAR Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | MGUB1310XL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 1310 U-Bolt KitExtra Long Bolt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Universal Joint U-Bolt kits.
MOTIVE GEAR supplies both parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon.
Listed part numbers: MOTIVE GEAR MGUB1310 and MOTIVE GEAR MGUB1310XL.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1977 Checker Marathon
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Every drivetrain part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Universal Joint and Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1977 Checker Marathon?
Our catalog currently lists 109 drivetrain parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon across 13 subcategories and 19 brands, covering all 3 engine options (4.1L 250cid L6, 5.0L 305cid V8 and 5.7L 350cid V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1977 Checker Marathon engines?
Yes. Every drivetrain part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1977 Checker Marathon?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1977 Checker Marathon was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1977 Checker Marathon?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
Other Parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon
Drivetrain Parts for Other Checker Marathon Years
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