d30 u joints.

jeepnleo · 07-10-2009, 06:05 PM

So I got my lift all done. Got the new wheels and tires on. Everything seemed great.

Then I here a clicking noise. With the help 1987xj I found out my front passenger side u joint is toast.

So now I need to replace them.

Any tips brands suggestions guys?

tampaviking · 07-10-2009, 08:08 PM

I went cheap at autozone, and my steering is really stiff. They are super tight and i can't get em to loosen up.

jeepnleo · 07-10-2009, 09:34 PM

Well I have been looking into things. What I think I am going to do is buy some cheapo schucks or autozone u joints. Then I will scour junk yards or classifieds for some new shafts from the newer XJs that have the larger style u joints. Then I will just have replacement shaft with u joints in them.

I just want to get her running quicker.

jeepnleo · 07-10-2009, 09:34 PM

Well I have been looking into things. What I think I am going to do is buy some cheapo schucks or autozone u joints. Then I will scour junk yards or classifieds for some new shafts from the newer XJs that have the larger style u joints. Then I will just have replacement shaft with u joints in them.

I just want to get her running quicker.

98CherokeeSport · 07-11-2009, 02:32 AM

i just either bought the autozone ones or find the Dana Spicer u joints. they work great and are only about $20 a piece

BuckB91XJ · 07-11-2009, 03:37 AM

Leo, as Chris and I were putting his front diff. back together, tonight we discovered his front driver's side U-joint is bad. I will be swapping it out and getting his front axle put back together tomorrow while he is working.

whowey · 07-11-2009, 02:40 PM

I get the Brute Force, greasable ones from O'Reillys. I would expect you can find them at Kragen's and Schnuck also. They are about $20 a pop. But being able to grease them is a HUGE bonus.

jeepnleo · 07-11-2009, 06:15 PM

That sucks for chris. There is a guy on naxja who has the larger style front u joint shafts he is trying to sell to me for 150. I am thinking of picking that up and fixing what I got now. Then I will have a spare set.

nw-xj-scott · 07-11-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepnleo

That sucks for chris. There is a guy on naxja who has the larger style front u joint shafts he is trying to sell to me for 150. I am thinking of picking that up and fixing what I got now. Then I will have a spare set.

Leo, $150 is extremely expensive.. that is actually more then aftermarket at a local parts store..

you can find them at junkyards for $15/peice your talking about the ABS shafts or the 95+ non abs shafts.. with the 297x Joint..

I also HIGHLY suggest Spicer joints for the whole jeep.. 297x and 760x for Axle shafts, and 1310's for driveshafts..

jeepnleo · 07-11-2009, 10:44 PM

Yeah the shafts with the 297 with hub assemblies. 150 total. If that is to much I will tell him. I don't to get ripped off. Thanks for the info.

nw-xj-scott · 07-11-2009, 11:10 PM

hub assembly? oh.. haha i thought you meant Inner/outer shaft with U-joint only..

still, i think you could get that whole package for half the price from a junk yard.. but with his price, you dont have to take the time to search for them, waist the gas/expenses or time..

so, i say, at $150 go for it

macsXJ · 07-11-2009, 11:37 PM

Leo,

I have an extra D30 at our shop out of a YJ (the one I'm doing the gear swap on). Stop by on monday and see if they are the same. If so, if you take it off it's yours.

jeepnleo · 07-12-2009, 12:12 AM

Ok I can do that mac

1987XJ · 07-12-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepnleo

So I got my lift all done. Got the new wheels and tires on. Everything seemed great.

Then I here a clicking noise. With the help 1987xj I found out my front passenger side u joint is toast.

So now I need to replace them.

Any tips brands suggestions guys?

hey leo if you get the u-joints fixed were probably going to to walker, got the grears all finished

07-10-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	d30 u joints. So I got my lift all done. Got the new wheels and tires on. Everything seemed great. Then I here a clicking noise. With the help 1987xj I found out my front passenger side u joint is toast. So now I need to replace them. Any tips brands suggestions guys? __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/ Last edited by jeepnleo; 07-10-2009 at 06:09 PM..

07-10-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 773 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	I went cheap at autozone, and my steering is really stiff. They are super tight and i can't get em to loosen up. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

07-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#3
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Well I have been looking into things. What I think I am going to do is buy some cheapo schucks or autozone u joints. Then I will scour junk yards or classifieds for some new shafts from the newer XJs that have the larger style u joints. Then I will just have replacement shaft with u joints in them. I just want to get her running quicker. __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

07-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#4
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Well I have been looking into things. What I think I am going to do is buy some cheapo schucks or autozone u joints. Then I will scour junk yards or classifieds for some new shafts from the newer XJs that have the larger style u joints. Then I will just have replacement shaft with u joints in them. I just want to get her running quicker. __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

07-11-2009, 02:32 AM	#5
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 522 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	i just either bought the autozone ones or find the Dana Spicer u joints. they work great and are only about $20 a piece __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

07-11-2009, 03:37 AM	#6
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Leo, as Chris and I were putting his front diff. back together, tonight we discovered his front driver's side U-joint is bad. I will be swapping it out and getting his front axle put back together tomorrow while he is working. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

07-11-2009, 02:40 PM	#7
whowey CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,456 My Photos 90 Cherokee Year: 90 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: Np 231 Front Axle: D-30 Rear Axle: D-35 Tires: 33 X 12.5X15 Lift Specifications: RE 3.5" Super Ride Misc Accessories: Uniden CB, Detroit E-Z locker,Amsoil	I get the Brute Force, greasable ones from O'Reillys. I would expect you can find them at Kragen's and Schnuck also. They are about $20 a pop. But being able to grease them is a HUGE bonus. __________________ AMSOIL independent dealer Contact me for individual project pricing

07-11-2009, 06:15 PM	#8
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	That sucks for chris. There is a guy on naxja who has the larger style front u joint shafts he is trying to sell to me for 150. I am thinking of picking that up and fixing what I got now. Then I will have a spare set. __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/ Last edited by jeepnleo; 07-11-2009 at 06:17 PM..

07-11-2009, 10:44 PM	#10
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Yeah the shafts with the 297 with hub assemblies. 150 total. If that is to much I will tell him. I don't to get ripped off. Thanks for the info. __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

07-11-2009, 11:10 PM	#11
nw-xj-scott Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 490 My Photos 89 Cherokee Year: 89 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 44 Tires: 33x14 boggers Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: a few	hub assembly? oh.. haha i thought you meant Inner/outer shaft with U-joint only.. still, i think you could get that whole package for half the price from a junk yard.. but with his price, you dont have to take the time to search for them, waist the gas/expenses or time.. so, i say, at $150 go for it __________________ 1989 OD XJ 5" lift Spooled 44 33x14 Boggers 1998 PS 5.9 ZJ 3" lift 31x10.5 M/T I was Informed this Hobby will nickle and dime you... I spent my last quarter and the next repair requires a 2nd mortgage..

07-11-2009, 11:37 PM	#12
macsXJ Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 W/ 4:11 Rear Axle: D35 W/ 4:11 & Trac-lok Tires: 31 Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5 RC Misc Accessories: ARB Snorkel, lots O Armor	Leo, I have an extra D30 at our shop out of a YJ (the one I'm doing the gear swap on). Stop by on monday and see if they are the same. If so, if you take it off it's yours. __________________ Mac April 1, 1893

07-12-2009, 12:12 AM	#13
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Ok I can do that mac __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

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