Dr. Fresh Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I've been looking for new u-joints for my GL wagon, and none of the parts stores in the area list them. What's going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I don't think the u joints are made to be replaced. Seems like your supposed to find another whole,good driveline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fresh Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Well that sucks. I can't imagine it's cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxleone Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Nah no way, You can replace UJs, infact they're a very common thing to have to replace, especially on Toyota 4WDs and the like. I can't believe you can't find any? Ring a driveline specialist. They'll put you right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fresh Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah, I know it's common to replace them on other cars, so that's why it's confusing that nobody carries them. I can take a driveshaft out of a junkyard car, but I don't want used u-joints. Any Washington members wanna recommend a driveline specialist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://www.rockforddriveline.com/replacem.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 no, the subaru ones are machined in and not designed for replacement. They're such low angle, they don't fail very often. But yea, a good driveline shop can do it. The local shop here in town quoted me about $30 parts + labor each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 no, the subaru ones are machined in and not designed for replacement. yeah... if I recall, they are welded to the driveshaft instead of being able to be removed from it, so you need a shop that can cut the old ones off and weld the new ones on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 the U joints are staked-in on the EA series cars, the can be replaced but they werent ever meant to be. -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renob123 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah, I know it's common to replace them on other cars, so that's why it's confusing that nobody carries them. I can take a driveshaft out of a junkyard car, but I don't want used u-joints. Any Washington members wanna recommend a driveline specialist? Where in Washington are you? edrach and bratsrus1 have recommended good places. Just search for their names and "driveshaft" or something. I went to Drive Line Services in Portland, and I am beyond happy with their work and price. Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobaru Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Any Washington members wanna recommend a driveline specialist? Well I'd guess you re in the PNW so I would call --------------drivelines northwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 NAPA part number 391. About $17 each. Currently in stock at the NAPA warehouse in Seattle. You need a press with appropriate dies to replace them. Fortunately, if you have a press and a more or less complete set of SAE sockets, you have everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxleone Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 yeah... if I recall, they are welded to the driveshaft instead of being able to be removed from it, so you need a shop that can cut the old ones off and weld the new ones on. Really? Wow, learn something new every day I guess. Interesting way of doing things wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm not sure where some of this info comes from, but I've removed them with a press. YOu shouldn't have too many problems. Just order up the replacement parts from NAPA and go at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fresh Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for all the info guys. So if I buy a new driveshaft, it should come with u-joints, right? I might just do that, assuming it doesn't cost too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeke Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yeah, I know it's common to replace them on other cars, so that's why it's confusing that nobody carries them. I can take a driveshaft out of a junkyard car, but I don't want used u-joints. Any Washington members wanna recommend a driveline specialist? The U-Joint Chehalis, Wa 360 748 4411 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I don't know which era of GL you are working on (EA81 or EA82), but on the EA81 they are easy to replace. Held in by spring clips. Did mine and it didn't take much effort at all. Just used the vice and the right sized socket to push them in/out. They were about $15 or so each. Think I just hit up Napa or something for them. I know the EA82s are a bit more of a pain though. Glad I got a good driveline for my 5spd swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 ea and ej are "non serviceable"... my rump roast. I took my legacy ds to several shops because I was doing the ej22t 5 speed trans swap, and they said they couldn't do it. I had them cut the yoke off my old shaft and weld it on the new one at the appropriate length. (my 5 speed ds was from a junkyard and the yoke was rusted to hell and pitted) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 i just put a zooki samurai universal joint into an ea trans input: seems to work, heres my logic.they are one mil apart in size.the bigger ones are the zooki.....so ,m they are just a tad tighter in the hole.there are no signs of bind at all.they are brand new u joints.cheers , brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Fresh, where are you located? I have one lying around I'd be willing to give away. Its 22 years old, but it worked when i parted out the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fresh Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I'm located in Suquamish, which is in Kitsap County, just across the water from you. I'd be very interested in getting that off your hands! Thanks. Also, the car is an EA82 for those who were unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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