Replacement U joints....

NFRs2000NYC

Caught the Bug

• Nov 10, 2014

• #1

So I was bored and was plowing through all the WAYALIFE videos in the feature film section, and watched the Maple Honey film...and realize I roll around alone a lot, and don't have spare u joints. So, doing a little searching, it seems there are two options really....the OEM Dana units or Spicer joints. Figured if I ever break my OEM one, I'd like the new one to be the strongest possible...any thoughts? Also, I have a 2014 Rubi....are the ujoints all the same or does the rubi have a specific one?

 

dannymalkin

New member

• Nov 10, 2014

• #2

I just bought a cheap one as a spare but it was a generic one. I'll have to look at the brand.

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Nov 10, 2014

• #3

What u joint? Axle shaft or driveshaft? Just get what you can non serviceable for the axle shaft. I don't en know if spicer makes one for the Jk.

 

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2007blackJk

Member

• Nov 10, 2014

• #4

The 5004891 was replaced with 5-7166x spicer

 

NFRs2000NYC

Caught the Bug

• Nov 10, 2014

• #5

OverlanderJK said:

What u joint? Axle shaft or driveshaft? Just get what you can non serviceable for the axle shaft. I don't en know if spicer makes one for the Jk.

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Good question. I guess I should have a spare for both. I guess I'll just get the OEM Dana units, just wanted to know if there was something stronger.

 

jeeeep

Hooked

• Nov 10, 2014

• #6

NFRs2000NYC said:

Good question. I guess I should have a spare for both. I guess I'll just get the OEM Dana units, just wanted to know if there was something stronger.

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oem are spicer, just be sure to check the number, when I bought mine there were two versions with the same number, newer had an extra digit i can't remember. the older u-joint has a thicker center body and does not fit the newer shafts

 

pvanweelden

New member

• Nov 10, 2014

• #7

2007blackJk said:

The 5004891 was replaced with 5-7166x spicer

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^ this, just replaced mine a while back, the rubi's are a bigger u joint, and depending on your location, may not be stocked locally. buy a pair to have on hand.

 

sjd78

New member

• Nov 12, 2014

• #8

Are you guys finding the 5-7166x Spicer joints at your local auto parts stores or buying them online?

 

pvanweelden

New member

• Nov 12, 2014

• #9

I had to get mine online, I couldn't find anyone that stocked them the day I needed them but as I said above, check around, It really is hit or miss on the rubi u joints. Make sure they are the larger u joint, as anyone will have the non rubi u joint in stock, just not necessarily Spicer.

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