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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: The Transporter on January 26, 2012, 06:24:29 PM

Title: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: The Transporter on January 26, 2012, 06:24:29 PM: Well I thought I'd motivate myself to prep the Islamic Ja'heap for the MOT.... I noticed that the front UJ's were totally kippered and needed replacing... My question is what is a reasonable price for decent joints and where from? Had a looksee on the Bay of thieves and Mansfield are selling them for about 29 quid per side but I would like to buy some with grease nipples if they are available in the UK
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: gazjeep on January 26, 2012, 06:26:19 PM: Got mine from Lightouse in Norfolk, they be greaseable ones.

Contact details in the suppliers section
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: MOCAJ on January 26, 2012, 06:27:15 PM: Lighthouse sell greasable Spicer UJ's but were more than £29 iirc
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: gazjeep on January 26, 2012, 06:31:12 PM: Bloody hell really ??

I bought some last year but never used them, cant remember paying silly money :icon_eek:

A good investment it seems ....... no where the feck did i put them :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: The Transporter on January 26, 2012, 06:34:07 PM: Thanks guys... I don't mind paying a few bob extra for decent kit. Just don't want to get mugged.
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: gazjeep on January 26, 2012, 06:45:38 PM: I would have a look stateside

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Drivetrain-Jeep-Axles-Differentials/Jeep-Drive-Shaft-Universal-Joints.aspx?t_c=12&t_s=515&t_pt=3624 (http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Drivetrain-Jeep-Axles-Differentials/Jeep-Drive-Shaft-Universal-Joints.aspx?t_c=12&t_s=515&t_pt=3624)

or quadtratec.com
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: The Transporter on January 26, 2012, 07:00:09 PM: Thanks Gaz but after shipping and potential import duty would I really save much and is it worth the effort on a couple of UJs?
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: The Transporter on January 27, 2012, 02:35:21 PM: Having spoken to the very helpful chap from Lighthouse it would seem that normal sealed for life UJs would be best for my application... I was of the impression that the greasable UJs would require periodic greasing as in every X thousand miles but it seems that they need greasing every outing and are more suited to dedicated off roaders... So standard stuff for me
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: chrisjones on January 27, 2012, 02:57:43 PM: They must have someone new working there then. They're normally grumpy as f@@k
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: The Transporter on January 27, 2012, 03:32:23 PM: Quote from: chrisjones on January 27, 2012, 02:57:43 PM
They must have someone new working there then. They're normally grumpy as f@@k

I think that we had a similar outlook on life.....
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: Dave69 on January 27, 2012, 08:53:04 PM: Quote from: The Transporter on January 27, 2012, 02:35:21 PM
Having spoken to the very helpful chap from Lighthouse it would seem that normal sealed for life UJs would be best for my application... I was of the impression that the greasable UJs would require periodic greasing as in every X thousand miles but it seems that they need greasing every outing and are more suited to dedicated off roaders... So standard stuff for me

i've got a greaseable uj on mine which now needs replacing. they need grease alot more than what you think. buy the Heavy duty type instead
Title: Re: XJ front driveshaft Universal Joints
Post by: The Transporter on January 27, 2012, 10:02:41 PM: Aye, that's what the fellow said..... Greasing every 5-6000 miles is no prob but every week or so becomes a bit of a bind.

Just had a look at the rear diff (The axle came off my old K reg to replace the original that had massive backlash) that was making a loud grumbling noise when going round tight bends when the diff had run for a few miles... Drained the brown sludge and refilled with nice new oil and all is quiet (Apart from the resonating at 70)