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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: prophet on April 29, 2010, 03:08:11 PM

Title: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: prophet on April 29, 2010, 03:08:11 PM

The driver's side front UJ on my Cherokee knocks and bangs when going around corners so I thought I'd crawl underneath and have a look. There seems to be a couple of mm play between the two parts of the coupling. I'm guessing that the 'legs' of the X shaped thingy are rubberised or something similar and that this coating has worn off. Are both sides of the Jeep the same?

I called mansfield 4x4 and they're out of stock, they quoted about £20 including postage.. any other suggestions about where I might try?

I don't know where I'd be without this forum!  (probably conked out on a grass verge kicking a blue Jeep).

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: Panic mechanic! on April 29, 2010, 03:41:12 PM

you can get them from american car parts suppliers like US Automotive, Light house jeeps,Stateside auto, mancetter, etc

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: Dave69 on April 29, 2010, 04:25:53 PM

if you ring lightouse they will offer you the choice of greasable or heavy duty. cost is still around the £20 but they only send out for next day

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: prophet on April 29, 2010, 06:30:45 PM

This might sound like a daft question, but am I supposed to grease the UJ's? With a grease gun I presume?

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: MOCAJ on April 29, 2010, 06:43:41 PM

 :017:

if you fit greasable ones yes

they dont come as standard  :greggmo:

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: prophet on April 29, 2010, 06:53:42 PM

I'll stick with non greasable ones then.. routine maintenance has never been my strong point :icon_redface:  I'm more of a 'fix it if it falls off' kind of guy.

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: MOCAJ on April 29, 2010, 07:04:20 PM

go greasable dood, last longer  :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: tim_aka_tim on April 29, 2010, 07:10:38 PM

I have to say that even though parts are cheaper here, 20 quid for a UJ is effing outrageous.
All parts stores carry them here for about 9 dollars, and that's greasable.

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: Dave69 on April 30, 2010, 01:27:50 PM

One of the joys of living in the states

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 30, 2010, 03:51:22 PM

Any good bearing shop can supply the UJs.

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: Bubba on April 30, 2010, 03:52:17 PM

you could make good cash  sending us gifts dood hint hint

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: isle of man on April 30, 2010, 04:33:00 PM

Nahhhhhhh that don't work any more!!!!

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: Dave69 on April 30, 2010, 10:17:01 PM

not when your importing a container load

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: brian reid on October 20, 2010, 11:19:36 PM

i always take the caps off very slowly,you dont want to loose any of those needles,and then i but in some graphite grease to all  caps,the gease thats inside them is rubbish and drys out,though the greasible type are good if you remember to do it as part of routine. once or twice a year.

Title: Re: 97 XJ Universal joint help needed
Post by: JamesH on October 21, 2010, 10:06:20 AM

I know this is an old thread but £20 for a Spicer UJ would be a bargain based on the prices I've been quoted!