U Joints

[VX crazy]

Wondering if any of you that have replaced yours have been able to find aftermarket heavy duty ones? I cant find em anywhere and before ordering stock ones I just wanted to check......

[Triathlete]

Don't know of any HD aftermarket joints (though I haven't really looked) but the OEM ones tend to be pretty good. I don't know of anyone breaking one. They are a wear part so they do wear out over time however keeping them greased properly will extend their life.

[tom4bren]

I think that if you want beefier U-Joints that the yokes would have to be replaced as well. There are shops that can do it but it would be expensive since it requires cutting, welding and rebalancing.

Like was stated above - OEM are fine, just keep them lubed.

[BigSwede]

I am still running the original U-joints, if that tells you anything...

[VX crazy]

well, just greased a couple months ago, but man it sounds like driving over rumble strips since coming back from Moab, I will try greasing again, if it doesnt get better will order new joints

[BigMeatVX]

There is a Spicer replacment available for the front of the rear shaft, but I'm unsure of the rear one....

I have had to replace my rear driveline @ around 200K due to the splines in the slip yoke being worn, and causing vibration...FYI

[VX crazy]

good to know Alan, but mine isnt vibrating, only sounds like grinding when I let off the gas, which to me is more reason to keep my foot in it! LOL But all this is just since the taller tires and new rear springs and trip to Moab!

[Mile High VX]

which to me is more reason to keep my foot in it! LOL

Like you need a reason, right?

[BigSwede]

good to know Alan, but mine isnt vibrating, only sounds like grinding when I let off the gas

Actually mine is doing that too, but only when just very light throttle is applied (still slowing down). I have been waiting to see if it gets worse and turns into a real problem...

[VX crazy]

There is a Spicer replacment available for the front of the rear shaft, but I'm unsure of the rear one....

I have had to replace my rear driveline @ around 200K due to the splines in the slip yoke being worn, and causing vibration...FYI

So Alan are you saying there is replacement for front, and the brand is Spicer? I cant find anyone that knows anything about this in Austin.

[BigSwede]

There is a Spicer replacment available for the front of the rear shaft, but I'm unsure of the rear one....

I have had to replace my rear driveline @ around 200K due to the splines in the slip yoke being worn, and causing vibration...FYI

What is the diagnosis for this? unhook the front end of the driveshaft and check for free play?

[circmand]

The VX driveline has 3 lube points that need to be kept lubed.