U Joints
U Joints
05-22-09, 09:54 AM
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U-joints allow the ends of the driveshaft to move laterally. This is so the rear end can move up and down, the transmission can bounce a little and any misalignment in the driveline is compensated for.
Most communities have a driveline shop that can replace the u-joints for a reasonable cost.
Most communities have a driveline shop that can replace the u-joints for a reasonable cost.
05-24-09, 08:51 AM
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If you go to a drive train specialty shop, they can replace them. But, yes "officially" from Mazda they are not replaceable. A typical auto repair shop won't be able to do it, but a specialty shop will.
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What he said. A driveline shop can also build you a shaft using any U joints you want. My shaft was built to take Dodge truck joints which are strong and inexpensive.
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