How U-Joints Work ?

[Boggin]

Not sure if theyre the same as on a ranger, so I figured Id put it here,
anyways,
Im getting a Bronco, The U-Joint is gone on the front drivers side,
I done research and studied them, Jim's got a really good article in the Tech library about them, but I wanna know about them, like are they expensive, difficult, or what? and How long does it take to install them and would I be able to it myself , thanks

 

[MAKG]

Front U-joints are significantly more expensive than rear U-joints, but they go in more or less the same. You have to remove the shafts from the vehicle to do it, which means removing the brake rotors and spindles. If it's the inner joint you're replacing, the front diff has to come out (have fun with that).

 

[Boggin]

ok thanks Ill find out what one it is

 

[Jim Oaks]

Copykat, this is what I was talking about......

 

[bobbywalter]

i have replaced many center joints on ttb's without removing the pig.


torch or grinder with cut off wheel. it sucks but i do it that way alot on junk rust balls... along with a majority of shop guys in the rust belt i would wager.

 

[Boggin]

ok thanks

 

[Boggin]

Copykat, this is what I was talking about......

Jim, not to be a hardass, but I clearly stated that I put it here cause I didnt know if they were the same on all RBV's or not..

Not sure if theyre the same as on a ranger, so I figured Id put it here,

 

[CopyKat]

Copykat, this is what I was talking about......

So is it too much to ask for it to be moved to the axle section?

 

[Boggin]

yea sorry I wasnt sure if it was only a bronco thing or not, but feel free to move it

 

[Jspafford]

So is it too much to ask for it to be moved to the axle section?

Fine!

 

[Boggin]

lol, ok so sorry for all this, but 1 question, would you reccomend greaseable or non-greaseable? thanks

 

[Boggin]

ok, greaseable, but do I need a 1310 or a Spicer 10-20-WJ

 

[Jspafford]

Non Greasable

 

[engdept]

Non Greasable

True that for a front axle shaft.

 

[MAKG]

I don't think greaseable ones exist for the front. There is quite a lot less room there than there is in the rear. I don't think you can put a grease fitting in there.

Even if there were, nongreaseable joints are stronger. Not sure if that matters for a Dana 28 (but I think it does).

 

[Boggin]

ok thanks, I heard that I should use greaseable but now I wont, thanks

 

[Jspafford]

Greasable joints are drilled and tapped for a grease zerk fitting. These joints are extremely small as it is, the hole in it makes them even weaker...

As mentioned above, I've never seen a greasable front axle u-joint.

 

[Boggin]

ok thanks, but check out this page
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PCN-466&N=700+4294925022+4294908331+4294907833+4294869738+4294888957+4294744933+4294855819+115&autoview=sku

 

[F150hybred]

I know that for the Dana 35, Precision makes a greasable u-joint. Pt# 377

 

[Boggin]

D28

but I may be going to D35 when I can find one