U joints.
02-02-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 2, 10:27 am, "Greg" <gregl...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
02-02-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 2, 10:27 am, "Greg" <gregl...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
02-02-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 2, 10:27 am, "Greg" <gregl...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
02-02-2007, 05:55 PM
#85
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Re: U joints.
On Feb 2, 10:27 am, "Greg" <gregl...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
> When I went to Canadian Tire for my first U joint, computer said, " fits
> jeep, 1946 to 2001" they were looking under 81 CJ7 so don't know if that
> goes for the bigger jeeps or not, thought it was funny though. But I do know
> 81 CJ, 88 and 95 all use the same driveshaft U joints.
>
> "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:QredncL5xforOl_YnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
>
> >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.googlegr oups.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.googleg roups.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.
>
Hi Greg
I am apprehensive about parts from CTC. I am very happy with the guys
at Benson's because they are very knowledgable and always sell me good
parts at a good price. If you are offered a choice, get the u-joints
with a grease fitting.
Merrill
> >>> > 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 -
02-04-2007, 08:27 AM
#86
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Re: U joints.
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@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
>
Go ahead and replace the U joints, You are probably going to have to take
them apart to see if they are bad and as long as they are out you might as
well.
02-04-2007, 08:27 AM
#87
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Re: U joints.
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@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
>
Go ahead and replace the U joints, You are probably going to have to take
them apart to see if they are bad and as long as they are out you might as
well.
02-04-2007, 08:27 AM
#88
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Re: U joints.
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@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
>
Go ahead and replace the U joints, You are probably going to have to take
them apart to see if they are bad and as long as they are out you might as
well.
02-04-2007, 08:27 AM
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Re: U joints.
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@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
>
Go ahead and replace the U joints, You are probably going to have to take
them apart to see if they are bad and as long as they are out you might as
well.
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