U-joints replacement

JK_Jimmy

JK_Jimmy

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Is there any good write ups for replacing the front axle U-joints? I've watched a couple videos on YouTube but I'm a noob so I like having hard copies. Any help with this is much appreciated.
 
JK_Jimmy

JK_Jimmy

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Also if anyone has any suggestions on what brand or kind of u-joints to buy please let me know. I'm thinking the spicer 760x. From what I read it's a little stronger and more durable than others.
 
OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

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Personally it's not worth my time to do it. I bring it to a shop and have them press the old ones out and put the new ones in. Only time I'll do it myself is on the trail.

That is for driveshaft u joints since I have yet to break an axle shaft u joint. I also carry spare axle shafts so I don't have to carry u joints.
 
JK_Jimmy

JK_Jimmy

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OverlanderJK said:
Personally it's not worth my time to do it. I bring it to a shop and have them press the old ones out and put the new ones in. Only time I'll do it myself is on the trail.

That is for driveshaft u joints since I have yet to break an axle shaft u joint. I also carry spare axle shafts so I don't have to carry u joints.
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Yea my problem is with the front axle u-joints. Called my mechanic and it would be around $360 with parts and labor so I'm definitely going to do it myself.
 
OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

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JK_Jimmy said:
Yea my problem is with the front axle u-joints. Called my mechanic and it would be around $360 with parts and labor so I'm definitely going to do it myself.
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Wtf? Go to a different shop. With a press they should be able to do it in like 15 minutes. Buy the parts online and bring them in with the axle shaft. Take the shaft out yourself.
 
JK_Jimmy

JK_Jimmy

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OverlanderJK said:
Wtf? Go to a different shop. With a press they should be able to do it in like 15 minutes. Buy the parts online and bring them in with the axle shaft. Take the shaft out yourself.
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We shall see. I'm going to try and tackle this problem this weekend. Do you recommend any particular u-joints and is there any additional parts I'm going to need one I start this? I'd obviously rather have everything before hand so I'm not running back and forth to the store.
 
seanb123

seanb123

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I did mine a few ago. Very easy. Take wheel off. Take brake rotor off leave caliper on. Take hub and axle out. Use ball joint press and your good to go.
 
sjd78

sjd78

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Since you have a sport and mentioned the 760 u joints I'm assuming you still have the stock Dana 30 front axle. That being the case I would recommend you use genuine Spicer 5-760x u joints. Rent a press from your local auto parts store and you should be good to go.
 
JK_Jimmy

JK_Jimmy

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sjd78 said:
Since you have a sport and mentioned the 760 u joints I'm assuming you still have the stock Dana 30 front axle. That being the case I would recommend you use genuine Spicer 5-760x u joints. Rent a press from your local auto parts store and you should be good to go.
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Thanks and just for more information for ppl who read this and are wondering exactly what is going wrong with my u-joint here is a video below. I have the same slight wheel wobble on slow turns.

http://youtu.be/qoJxEXKhzFU
 
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