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Moog 389 Universal Joint
Moog Universal Joint 389 for Toyota and Lexus Vehicles
The Moog Universal Joint part number 389 is engineered for driveline reliability in select Toyota and Lexus models. Designed with precision, this universal joint ensures smooth power transfer and durability for vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser, LX450, and Sequoia.
- Compatible with Toyota Land Cruiser, LX450, and Lexus Sequoia models
- Features 4 grooved round bearings for enhanced durability
- Greaseable design with regular lube fitting in cross for easy maintenance
- Bearing cap diameter of 1.26 inches (32.0 mm) on both axes
- Length measurements: 2.52 inches (64.0 mm) on both axes, measured outside and inside of grooves
Technical Specifications and Design Details
The Moog 389 universal joint is constructed with four grooved round bearings, each with a diameter of 1.26 inches (32.0 mm), providing consistent rotational support and reducing wear. The greaseable feature includes a regular lube fitting located in the cross, allowing for straightforward lubrication and extended service life. Length measurements are precisely 2.52 inches (64.0 mm) on both axes, measured from outside groove to outside groove and inside groove to inside groove plus the thickness of two lock rings, ensuring a proper fit within the driveline assembly.
Applications and Problem Resolution
This universal joint is specifically designed for use in the driveline and axle systems of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including the Land Cruiser, LX450, and Sequoia. It addresses common driveline issues such as:
- Excessive vibration or noise from worn universal joints
- Loss of smooth rotational movement in the drive shaft
- Grease starvation leading to premature bearing failure
- Wear and tear from off-road or heavy-duty use
- Corrosion and contamination affecting joint performance
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Moog 389 universal joint, ensure the grease fitting is accessible for regular maintenance. Proper alignment of the bearing caps is critical to avoid premature wear. Use recommended tools to press the joint into place without damaging the bearing caps or seals. After installation, lubricate the joint thoroughly through the lube fitting to maximize service life.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Moog universal joints are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The 389 part number undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and performance. This product includes a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, providing confidence in its reliability for driveline applications.
| Brand | Moog |
| Part Number | 389 |
| Bearing Cap Axis 1 Diameter | 1.26 |
| Bearing Cap Axis 1 Diameter | 32.0 |
| Bearing Cap Axis 2 Diameter | 1.26 |
| Bearing Cap Axis 2 Diameter | 32.0 |
| Bearing Cap Type | 4 Grooved Round Bearings |
| Bearing Diameter A - Inch | 1.26 |
| Bearing Diameter A - mm | 32.0 |
| Bearing Diameter B - Inch | 1.26 |
| Bearing Diameter B - mm | 32.0 |
| Bearing Type A | Round Grooved |
| Bearing Type B | Round Grooved |
| Greaseable | YES |
| Image | UJoint_4Grooved.tif |
| Length A - Inch | 2.52 |
| Length A - mm | 64.0 |
| Length Axis 1 | 2.52 |
| Length Axis 1 | 64.0 |
| Length Axis 2 | 2.52 |
| Length Axis 2 | 64.0 |
| Length B - Inch | 2.52 |
| Length B - mm | 64.0 |
| Length Measurement A | Outside of Groove to Outside of Groove |
| Length Measurement B | Inside of Groove to Inside of Groove plus thickness of 2 Lock Rings |
| Lube Fitting Location | Regular Lube Fitting in Cross |
| Lubricateable | YES |
| OE Series | Toyota |
| U-Joint Identification | 4 Grooved Round Bearings |
This part fits 92 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Toyota | Sequoia | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 2007 | Toyota | Sequoia | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 2006 | Toyota | Sequoia | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 2006 | Toyota | Sequoia | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 2005 | Toyota | Sequoia | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 2005 | Toyota | Sequoia | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1997 | Lexus | LX450 | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1997 | Lexus | LX450 | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1997 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1997 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1996 | Lexus | LX450 | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1996 | Lexus | LX450 | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1996 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1996 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1995 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1995 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1994 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1994 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1993 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1993 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1992 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1992 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1991 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1991 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1990 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1990 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1990 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1990 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1989 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1989 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1989 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1989 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1988 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1988 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1988 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1988 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1987 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1987 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1987 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1987 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1986 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1986 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1986 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1986 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1985 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1985 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1985 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1985 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1984 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1984 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1984 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1984 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1983 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1983 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1983 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1983 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1982 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1982 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1982 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1982 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1981 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1981 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1981 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1981 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1980 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1980 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1980 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1980 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1979 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1979 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1979 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1979 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1978 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1978 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1978 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1978 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1977 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1977 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1977 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1977 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1976 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1976 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1976 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1976 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1975 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1975 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1975 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1975 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
| 1974 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1974 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1974 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. | |
| 1974 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fits various makes and models of vehicles. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.