(DRIVETRAIN) 84-85 replacement U joints

 
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Old 02-15-07, 05:58 AM
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(DRIVETRAIN) 84-85 replacement U joints

I saw a thread on replacement u joints for the 86+ but it didn't say about the 84-85 U joints. Anyone know where I can get a pair? Mazdatrix only offers up to '83 as most of us know...wonder if ReSpeed could make a lighter driveshaft w/ u-joints like mazdatrix does for the 86+
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Old 02-15-07, 06:21 AM
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Yep this would be benefitial to me too since mine is a 1985. Somebody please shed some light on this subject.
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Old 02-15-07, 07:48 AM
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The u-joints in '84-85 are not replaceable, at least not in the usual easy way.

A driveshaft shop *may* be able to replace them, but IIRC they're pressed into place. Oftentimes it's easier just to grab a junker driveshaft than to try and replace the U-joint.

Jon

Edit: read here on mazdatrix:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/g9.htm

Originally Posted by Mazdatrix
Note: The factory Mazda OEM driveshafts from '83-on have non-replaceable U-joints -- you have to buy a new driveshaft if they wear out.

The "Aftermarket" driveshafts we offer are completely new, balanced and ready to install. They incorporate traditional replaceable u-joints so you can rebuild them if you ever wear them out.
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