I recently bought a 1999 XJ that was missing the front driveshaft, I got a replacement but it did not come with the hold downs/any hardware )and really haven't taken too hard of a look at it) but since it will be somewhat warm tomorrow I would like to get to work on it.
Are these the u-joint straps that I would need?
http://napaautoparts.com/Search/Deta...+50038+2038004

Thanks!

 

i belive you are on the right page. do be aware tho that for some reason thoes bolts love to break off.

 

Thanks I will be sure to keep an eye on them, or look for grade 8 bolts with those smaller heads

 

I hate those little straps, been meaning to do this to mine for a while now. . . . not sure if it will work on the front https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...version-28141/

 

While we're on this topic:

I'm in need of a rebuilt front driveshaft. The mechanic wants $500 for the parts and labor. Is it easy to swap these in and out at home if you have the all the parts?

My mechanical ability = 3/10

EDIT: To be clear, I am curious about the difficulty in just removing the driveshaft - I'm going to have it rebuilt by someone else.

 

i found it difficult to rebuild the cardigan joint on the front drive shaft, so i went to a specialty shop localy and they charged me like $125 to balance it, weight it, 3 new greasable ujoints and the rebuild on the knuckle joint on the end all i did was pull it and put it back

 

It is not hard at all. 4 bolts to remove on the ujoint straps, then just tappy tap tap with a hammer until it falls off.

 

^ Why don't you just get a driveshaft from the salvage for like $60?

 

5/16 wrench junkk yard

 

i Believe the Front U-joint is a 1310...