Looking for Universal Joint MTD model # 148-990A

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I am looking for a universal joint part # 717-0171 for my dads MTD Garden Tractor. I have searched everywhere and they do not make them anymore. Any suggestions? I would appreciate any suggestions. I have called over 18 states with salvage and can only locate 6 of these total. All of them did not have the front end part I need. Please HELP.