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Old 10-19-2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rtralabama
i went in for inspection and they told me i need to replace my two front u-joints before i can pass. i found some on rockauto for like $10. i was wondering if i should do with them? or is there a name brand i should get, like spicer?
I was looking at the same thing, but after adding in the shipping costs, its honestly cheaper to run down to your local autozone and pick some up. they have some duralast that are like $8 or lifetime ones for like $15ish
Old 10-19-2011 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Still gotta do the work of replacing them.
I replaced the hub bolts and put anti seize on everything on assembly. The first time took 3 hours to do both sides, if a repeat is ever necessary it will be quicker. I don't mess around with a press for the u joints. I use a torch and hammer which makes it way faster.
Old 10-19-2011 | 03:15 PM
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If ya don't mind doin em get the ten $ ones to pass inspection then save up till you can get some nice spicers or omix (also sold at rockauto) and keep the cheapies as spares. That's my plan since I'm doing ball joints bearings u joints and outer seals all at the same time. I know if it ain't broke don't fix it.... I've found these things like preventative maintenance. That's my plan of attack. Depends on how much you like to wrench I guess
Old 10-19-2011 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick761
If ya don't mind doin em get the ten $ ones to pass inspection then save up till you can get some nice spicers or omix (also sold at rockauto) and keep the cheapies as spares. That's my plan since I'm doing ball joints bearings u joints and outer seals all at the same time. I know if it ain't broke don't fix it.... I've found these things like preventative maintenance. That's my plan of attack. Depends on how much you like to wrench I guess
i dont want to have to deal with replacing them tho if they cheaper ones where to go bad. i can offered getting spicers, i wont be two much. i am only getting 2 of them. i also need to replace my front brake pads while i am at it too.
Old 10-19-2011 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by andyg
I replaced the hub bolts and put anti seize on everything on assembly. The first time took 3 hours to do both sides, if a repeat is ever necessary it will be quicker. I don't mess around with a press for the u joints. I use a torch and hammer which makes it way faster.
That's fine. But some of us would like to spend the extra $20 for quality parts so we have more time to actually drive the Jeep.

I mean, if all you like to do is sit there turning wrenches, then fine. But I want to drive mine, not just work on it.

Not to mention the trouble brought when one fails while on the trail.
Old 10-19-2011 | 09:03 PM
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You're more likely to break one with grease channels on a trail. The cross section is weakened by the holes drilled into it. Everyone has opinions, but I've seen more greaseable ones break on high powered vehicles than the solid ones.
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