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Offline kirksjeep

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Cheap fix for a common problem
« on: September 08, 2009, 05:19:48 AM »
After reading on the members side about Steve busting his drive shaft I posted up a cool/cheap way to help prevent the problem of breaking the bolts that secure the straps holding the U-joint. Before my 8.8 swap I snapped the same bolt and had to replace my U-joint too. 

Here is a cool part and write up that eliminates the straps:
http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/ujointconv/ujointconv.htm

Here is another part number for Spicer brand:
http://www.northerndrivetrain.com/product/SPI-2-94-58X.html
1992 YJ Sahara, 4.5 Rubicon Express ED Lift, 35" BFG MT, Custom Bumpers, SYE/CV Drive Shaft, OBA, Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears, tie rod flip, 1"MML/BL
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Offline BlacXJeep

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Re: Cheap fix for a common problem
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2009, 11:38:17 PM »
sweet I'll do this when I change mine
Andy Doucette - A.K.A.(Douce)
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Re: Cheap fix for a common problem
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 01:28:51 AM »
Just FYI, be careful when doing this modification, the U-bolts can be tightened unevenly and cause the u-joint to wear pre-maturely.

Other than that and rust issues, they work beautifully in my YJ...

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Re: Cheap fix for a common problem
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2009, 07:32:48 PM »
I was looking through the 4wd hardare catolog today and they cary the U-bolts, but for about $12 a set.  This will only work for the rear axle and it does require drilling.   For the D30 you have to buy a differnt Pinion ($44?) and the U-bolt kit.  The back of theD30  pinion does not have enough room for the nuts.
1992 YJ Sahara, 4.5 Rubicon Express ED Lift, 35" BFG MT, Custom Bumpers, SYE/CV Drive Shaft, OBA, Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears, tie rod flip, 1"MML/BL
2002 KJ Liberty, 2" Lift, 31" tires/DD
2002 F-150 Harley Davidson 5.4L SC
2013 Explorer Sport
2006 Harley Road King Classic
1988 Honda Hawk GT