83 u joint replacement thoughts
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83 u joint replacement thoughts
So I was just muddling around the web thought "well hey i can hear a slight bit of shift in the driveshaft, maybe u joint" well knowing that the 83 to 85 isn't made to be replaceable I searched anyway and came up with this U Joint by Moog - JCWhitney anyone use this before for their 83+? Thoughts on it? Just thinking about giving it a shot.
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Not sure about the 1983, but I used these on my 1985 GSL. The ones listed on this page are common. My drive shaft shop had them in stock. They charged $100 total to replace them and balance it.
Staked-In U-Joints
http://www.rockforddriveline.com/Staked-In_U-Joints.pdf
I powder coated by drive shaft before it was put back together.
Staked-In U-Joints
http://www.rockforddriveline.com/Staked-In_U-Joints.pdf
I powder coated by drive shaft before it was put back together.
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Thanks, I'll probably do that since it's the same as stock. I just don't get all this balancing stuff I'm seeing. How does balancing work when this thing is just a 4-way axle setup? I've never done a u-joint before so was thinking I could do this myself but if balancing makes that much of a difference then maybe I should find someplace local.
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The stock u joint are staked into place (centred). The aftermarket ones u buy to replace them use inside c clips. The shaft isn't designed for these so machining on the inside isn't perfect for these... May be outta balance.. I got mine from Rockford driveline... Worked good... No vibrations... Others have said they get vibrations.
I did however snap it in half when I caught traction trying to do a burnout.. Slight misalignment may have contributed
I did however snap it in half when I caught traction trying to do a burnout.. Slight misalignment may have contributed
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The stock u joint are staked into place (centred). The aftermarket ones u buy to replace them use inside c clips. The shaft isn't designed for these so machining on the inside isn't perfect for these... May be outta balance.. I got mine from Rockford driveline... Worked good... No vibrations... Others have said they get vibrations.
I did however snap it in half when I caught traction trying to do a burnout.. Slight misalignment may have contributed
I did however snap it in half when I caught traction trying to do a burnout.. Slight misalignment may have contributed
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Thanks, I'll probably do that since it's the same as stock. I just don't get all this balancing stuff I'm seeing. How does balancing work when this thing is just a 4-way axle setup? I've never done a u-joint before so was thinking I could do this myself but if balancing makes that much of a difference then maybe I should find someplace local.
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