U joints.
02-01-2007, 09:20 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
Greg
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
Greg
02-01-2007, 09:20 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
Greg
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
Greg
02-01-2007, 09:20 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
Greg
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
Greg
02-01-2007, 09:53 PM
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Re: U joints.
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
02-01-2007, 09:53 PM
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Re: U joints.
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
02-01-2007, 09:53 PM
#16
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Re: U joints.
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
02-01-2007, 09:53 PM
#17
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Re: U joints.
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>
02-01-2007, 10:00 PM
#18
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,
>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> >> > Thanks,
>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
Greg
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,
>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> >> > Thanks,
>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
Greg
02-01-2007, 10:00 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,
>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> >> > Thanks,
>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
Greg
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,
>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> >> > Thanks,
>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
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Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
Greg
02-01-2007, 10:00 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
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> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
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>
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> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,
>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> >> > Thanks,
>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
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> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
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Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
Greg
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,
>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> >> > Thanks,
>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
Greg