Which U-Joint do go with?

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #1

So for the ones that saw my post for the wobble, well turns out my U joint are seizing up, so any recommendation on what to get and what to stay away, i dont have lots of coin for this so keep the ideas in the lower price range

 

wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #2

Sorry, didn't see the video but, if you're referring to your front axle shaft u-joints, they definitely should be changed out once every 2 years if you see a lot of water, snow, salt or mud. You should be good to go with a set of factory Spicer joints.

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #3

was a video lol sorry if i wasnt clear, so theres no point in upgrading to like a alloy usa?

 

wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #4

07rub said:

was a video lol sorry if i wasnt clear, so theres no point in upgrading to like a alloy usa?

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I don't think so. Spicer makes good joints. Just like tires, they just need to be replaced as a part of normal maintenance.

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #5

i just called the dealer and there asking me for the casting number? where do i find this and how hard is it to get too?

 

wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #6

07rub said:

i just called the dealer and there asking me for the casting number? where do i find this and how hard is it to get too?

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Casting number? You mean VIN number? If they're too dumb to know how to find a JK front axle shaft u-joint, your VIN should be all that they need to help you out.

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #7

i guess there too dumb cuz i gave them the vin then they ask for the casting number, maybe i should just call an other dealer lol

 

MTG

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #8

Run don't walk!!

 

wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #9

MTG said:

Run don't walk!!

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Agreed!!

Spicer 5-7166X should be what you want. You can find them on eBay, Amazon, etc.

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #10

that works for the rubi

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #11

so my local parts store only as listing for 06 rubicon, are they the same as 07?

 

kRay.JK

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #12

Nope. 2006 was still a TJ.
JK's are 2007+

Here is what you need.

 

wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #13

kRay.JK said:

Nope. 2006 was still a TJ.
JK's are 2007+

Here is what you need.

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What he said. Not the same. Try napa.

 

ttfhell

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #14

Eddie,
Is this something we should carry a spare for trail breaks?
Thx


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wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #15

ttfhell said:

Eddie,
Is this something we should carry a spare for trail breaks?
Thx


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It's something that I carry along with a spare 1350 joint :yup:

 

DanMojo82

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #16

I've seen a few U-joints fail on the trail, so it's not bad to have on hand. As they are small to carry and can be replaced on hand as long as you have the right tools.

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #17

im not having any luck so far

 

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07rub

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #18

So im a happy man found some at a shop that 3 mins away from my work lol 60$can instaled

 

wayoflife

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #19

Glad to hear it :thumb: