Help - Opinions On U-Joints and coil sprigs: 89 XJ, 4L I6
 

Hi:

I've got about 190k Kms on my 89 Cherokee, I had the original front axel
U-Joints replaced at about 160k Kms and now, at least one of them is gone
again. I'm looking for advice on a better quality replacement than the last
set - sorry I don't know the make of the last set. All I know is that they
were not as good as the originals. I don't do a lot of off roading so my
need is a longer life - as opposed to great strength - maybe you can't get
one without the other?

What's the consensus on greasable vs. sealed U-Joints? I would have thought
that greasable is the way to go, but my originals were sealed and lasted a
lot longer than the greasable replacements even though I greased them
regularly.

I also have a broken coil spring and would like to replace both fronts with
ones that are similar to stock in terms of ride and height. Any
suggestions?

While replacing the coil springs, I might as well replace the front shocks.
Any suggestions on a good set of replacements - keeping in mind that my 4
wheeling is pretty much limited to snowy roads in ski season and the odd
logging road in summer - nothing too challenging? I liked the original ride
and would considered replacing with the original shocks, but I'm willing to
go for improved durability if that's available. I don't want the ride to be
any harsher.

While I've got this much of the front end apart, should I consider replacing
anything else while I'm 'in there'?

Also interested in:

Good quality replacements for Front and Rear Drive Shaft U-Joints
including the double cardian joint.

A good on-line source for parts like U-Joints and springs

Thanks for any advice.

89 Cherokee XJ
4 Litre, Inline 6, 2 Door
Selectrack Transmission

Re: Help - Opinions On U-Joints and coil sprigs: 89 XJ, 4L I6
 

Always get greasable U-joints so you can keep fresh grease in them. Chances
are your replacements failed from lack of grease.

A good online source is www.partsamerica.com you can have parts mailed or
you can pick them up at your local Checker/Shucks/Kragen.

I have a set of stock front coil springs from my 2000 XJ that are in good
shape. If you're interested, I will sell them to you dirt cheap.

Edelbrock AIS shocks seem to have a good rep. With your situation, your run
of the mill parts store shocks should be fine (ie Gabriel)

HTH

Carl

00 XJ - Lifted, Locked, Tired, and Exhausted


"Brake Down" <Wonker@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bC7Xi.2755$h57.1394@edtnps89...
> Hi:
>
> I've got about 190k Kms on my 89 Cherokee, I had the original front axel
> U-Joints replaced at about 160k Kms and now, at least one of them is gone
> again. I'm looking for advice on a better quality replacement than the
> last set - sorry I don't know the make of the last set. All I know is
> that they were not as good as the originals. I don't do a lot of off
> roading so my need is a longer life - as opposed to great strength - maybe
> you can't get one without the other?
>
> What's the consensus on greasable vs. sealed U-Joints? I would have
> thought that greasable is the way to go, but my originals were sealed and
> lasted a lot longer than the greasable replacements even though I greased
> them regularly.
>
> I also have a broken coil spring and would like to replace both fronts
> with ones that are similar to stock in terms of ride and height. Any
> suggestions?
>
> While replacing the coil springs, I might as well replace the front
> shocks. Any suggestions on a good set of replacements - keeping in mind
> that my 4 wheeling is pretty much limited to snowy roads in ski season and
> the odd logging road in summer - nothing too challenging? I liked the
> original ride and would considered replacing with the original shocks, but
> I'm willing to go for improved durability if that's available. I don't
> want the ride to be any harsher.
>
> While I've got this much of the front end apart, should I consider
> replacing anything else while I'm 'in there'?
>
> Also interested in:
>
> Good quality replacements for Front and Rear Drive Shaft U-Joints
> including the double cardian joint.
>
> A good on-line source for parts like U-Joints and springs
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> 89 Cherokee XJ
> 4 Litre, Inline 6, 2 Door
> Selectrack Transmission
>

Re: Help - Opinions On U-Joints and coil sprigs: 89 XJ, 4L I6
 

Always get greasable U-joints so you can keep fresh grease in them. Chances
are your replacements failed from lack of grease.

A good online source is www.partsamerica.com you can have parts mailed or
you can pick them up at your local Checker/Shucks/Kragen.

I have a set of stock front coil springs from my 2000 XJ that are in good
shape. If you're interested, I will sell them to you dirt cheap.

Edelbrock AIS shocks seem to have a good rep. With your situation, your run
of the mill parts store shocks should be fine (ie Gabriel)

HTH

Carl

00 XJ - Lifted, Locked, Tired, and Exhausted


"Brake Down" <Wonker@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bC7Xi.2755$h57.1394@edtnps89...
> Hi:
>
> I've got about 190k Kms on my 89 Cherokee, I had the original front axel
> U-Joints replaced at about 160k Kms and now, at least one of them is gone
> again. I'm looking for advice on a better quality replacement than the
> last set - sorry I don't know the make of the last set. All I know is
> that they were not as good as the originals. I don't do a lot of off
> roading so my need is a longer life - as opposed to great strength - maybe
> you can't get one without the other?
>
> What's the consensus on greasable vs. sealed U-Joints? I would have
> thought that greasable is the way to go, but my originals were sealed and
> lasted a lot longer than the greasable replacements even though I greased
> them regularly.
>
> I also have a broken coil spring and would like to replace both fronts
> with ones that are similar to stock in terms of ride and height. Any
> suggestions?
>
> While replacing the coil springs, I might as well replace the front
> shocks. Any suggestions on a good set of replacements - keeping in mind
> that my 4 wheeling is pretty much limited to snowy roads in ski season and
> the odd logging road in summer - nothing too challenging? I liked the
> original ride and would considered replacing with the original shocks, but
> I'm willing to go for improved durability if that's available. I don't
> want the ride to be any harsher.
>
> While I've got this much of the front end apart, should I consider
> replacing anything else while I'm 'in there'?
>
> Also interested in:
>
> Good quality replacements for Front and Rear Drive Shaft U-Joints
> including the double cardian joint.
>
> A good on-line source for parts like U-Joints and springs
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> 89 Cherokee XJ
> 4 Litre, Inline 6, 2 Door
> Selectrack Transmission
>

Re: Help - Opinions On U-Joints and coil sprigs: 89 XJ, 4L I6
 

Always get greasable U-joints so you can keep fresh grease in them. Chances
are your replacements failed from lack of grease.

A good online source is www.partsamerica.com you can have parts mailed or
you can pick them up at your local Checker/Shucks/Kragen.

I have a set of stock front coil springs from my 2000 XJ that are in good
shape. If you're interested, I will sell them to you dirt cheap.

Edelbrock AIS shocks seem to have a good rep. With your situation, your run
of the mill parts store shocks should be fine (ie Gabriel)

HTH

Carl

00 XJ - Lifted, Locked, Tired, and Exhausted


"Brake Down" <Wonker@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bC7Xi.2755$h57.1394@edtnps89...
> Hi:
>
> I've got about 190k Kms on my 89 Cherokee, I had the original front axel
> U-Joints replaced at about 160k Kms and now, at least one of them is gone
> again. I'm looking for advice on a better quality replacement than the
> last set - sorry I don't know the make of the last set. All I know is
> that they were not as good as the originals. I don't do a lot of off
> roading so my need is a longer life - as opposed to great strength - maybe
> you can't get one without the other?
>
> What's the consensus on greasable vs. sealed U-Joints? I would have
> thought that greasable is the way to go, but my originals were sealed and
> lasted a lot longer than the greasable replacements even though I greased
> them regularly.
>
> I also have a broken coil spring and would like to replace both fronts
> with ones that are similar to stock in terms of ride and height. Any
> suggestions?
>
> While replacing the coil springs, I might as well replace the front
> shocks. Any suggestions on a good set of replacements - keeping in mind
> that my 4 wheeling is pretty much limited to snowy roads in ski season and
> the odd logging road in summer - nothing too challenging? I liked the
> original ride and would considered replacing with the original shocks, but
> I'm willing to go for improved durability if that's available. I don't
> want the ride to be any harsher.
>
> While I've got this much of the front end apart, should I consider
> replacing anything else while I'm 'in there'?
>
> Also interested in:
>
> Good quality replacements for Front and Rear Drive Shaft U-Joints
> including the double cardian joint.
>
> A good on-line source for parts like U-Joints and springs
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> 89 Cherokee XJ
> 4 Litre, Inline 6, 2 Door
> Selectrack Transmission
>