Numbchux Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 so when I was putting everything together after my clutch/tranny job, I noticed that my 2nd and 3rd U-joints (from the front) where bad, especially the back one, it's impossible to move by hand! (for those of you at the MW3 campground....that would explain the sound!) luckily, I had a second driveshaft sitting in the garage (how nice!) and just popped it in. but can these be replaced? or should I start looking for a JY 4WD subie with low mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 From what I understand they are non-servicable U joints. So they can be replaced but not repaired. Prolly just as expensive to buy a whole driveshaft from the junkyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 the cheap fix is picking up a used one from a JY. but they already have miles and age on them. i had like 3 go bad in a year or two, all used units. very annoying, but i do drive alot of miles. i had all my ujoints replaced with serviceable (grease fittings) and replaceable ujoints. have to cut the olds ones out and do a little work to get the new ones in, but it is possible. Rockford makes direct replacements for your staked in OEM ujoints. their website lists part numbers for your make/model. i purchased my ujoints from http://www.staugustinefwd.com/, but i think their prices have gone up a bit since i bought mine. if you go one piece then you'll only need 2 instead of 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Good call Gary; I'd go with the servicable ones if I was replacing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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