Aluminum Driveshaft U Joints
#1
10-18-2006
Aluminum Driveshaft U Joints
I was just reading through Evan's how-to and I was wondering if the U Joints are the same in the aluminum driveshaft as the other one.
I have to do my u joints (they are SHOT) and I wanted to get greasable ones, but I don't know what product number it is.
thanks!!!
I have to do my u joints (they are SHOT) and I wanted to get greasable ones, but I don't know what product number it is.
thanks!!!
#3
10-18-2006
Originally Posted by zabeard
greaseables are weaker!
they should be the same otherwise.
they should be the same otherwise.
Sounds good, I'll be doin em along with my ball joints...can't wait for the fun to start.
I gotta do:
-UCA
-Lower Ball Joints
-Tie Rod End Links
-Brakes/Rotors
-Torsion Bars
-U Joints
(Install my rear end)
And then I have to get an alignment :/
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sweet, people are using my how to.
ya i feel greasable are weaker to, but they make them different
non greasable have a resesed middle and the greasable ones do not, which means they use more metal. but then there is a hole in the middle, so thats a weak point.
anyways have fun.
and becareful, that aluminum drive shaft will bent a lot easier then the steal one that is in my howto. be carefull when hitting with a hammer (prob would do) and in the vise.
ya i feel greasable are weaker to, but they make them different
non greasable have a resesed middle and the greasable ones do not, which means they use more metal. but then there is a hole in the middle, so thats a weak point.
anyways have fun.
and becareful, that aluminum drive shaft will bent a lot easier then the steal one that is in my howto. be carefull when hitting with a hammer (prob would do) and in the vise.
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Originally Posted by rangererv
sweet, people are using my how to.
ya i feel greasable are weaker to, but they make them different
non greasable have a resesed middle and the greasable ones do not, which means they use more metal. but then there is a hole in the middle, so thats a weak point.
anyways have fun.
and becareful, that aluminum drive shaft will bent a lot easier then the steal one that is in my howto. be carefull when hitting with a hammer (prob would do) and in the vise.
ya i feel greasable are weaker to, but they make them different
non greasable have a resesed middle and the greasable ones do not, which means they use more metal. but then there is a hole in the middle, so thats a weak point.
anyways have fun.
and becareful, that aluminum drive shaft will bent a lot easier then the steal one that is in my howto. be carefull when hitting with a hammer (prob would do) and in the vise.
Yup, I'm going to use a ball joint/u joint press. I'm buying one from harbor frieght because I have to do my ball joints anyways!
I really appreciate your how-to. I was going to take it to a shop before I found that. You saved me about $200 (I need both front and rear ones done)
Originally Posted by SHOman86
damn man wish i lived down in west palm i would come over n give ya a hand. o well i kno u will be moddin when i get down there so i can help then
I got a BL to put on in a week or so, rear axle to swap shortly after that, some other misc. stuff. I'm always up for a mod day!
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