Today i noticed my front passenger u joint had 1 bad cap so i pulled the shaft out and proceeded to bend the ears of the short shaft getting the u joint out. Where can i get a replacement? any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

note the bent ear which also has a small crack

 

What year is that from?

 

1997

 

what would one call this part? cv shaft doesnt seem right. ive been calling it an axle shaft.

 

Called outer axle stub

Confirm which axle you have, Dana 28 hybrid or Dana 35, looks like a Dana 35
But go here: https://www.therangerstation.com/tec...les-1983-1997/

Google: Ford Ranger Dana 35 outer axle stub