the parts store tried selling a $20 uj thats supposed to be a differant part than the $8 reg one? whats the deal here?is there a difference? i would rather just buy a regular greasable uj instead of this $20 one the parts computer calls for

 

just incase anyone wanted to know the wheel u j are differant on the caps because they clip on the inside not the outside like the driveline type.im sure someone knew the answer. is there a more appropriate section to post tech questions and get an answer?seems more gossip on here than tech help here just my 2 cent dont go flaming me, im just saying..am i doing something wrong here? it seems hard to get answers to what seems live simple stuff for all the xj vetrans on here

 

i don't quite understand your question.

but your driveshaft u joints should be spicer 1310

and your axle u joints spicer 260x's

i get mine through www.completeoffroad.com

If you wheel, only run spicer brand, anything else is generally cheap crap and you will hate having saved the 12 bucks when you snap one and have to replace it .

 

Upgrade the driveshaft u-joints to Spicer 5-153x, and the front axle to Spicer 5-760x, then your driveshaft will break before the u-joints will

 

to upgrade to the 760's he will need abs equipped shafts or 96+ shafts

 

aren't the 5-153x u-jointw creasable in the cross and the 5-433-1 greasable via zerk in cap? If I am correct in the front DC at the CV you will have to get the 5-433-1 u-joints or experience a bind.

Yeah I aquired a set of ABS front axle shafts.. Can't wait to get them on the jeep..

 

i just got a greasable with a zert in the cross. for now im just doing this one since its snowing and i need to park the 5.0 before i wreck it.yea spicer it is. but im just going to do the drivelines with those. im not looking to swap out shafts right now

 

the question was are there differances in u joints meaning do i have to use $20 ones in the wheels when the driveline ones are cheaper. i figured they were cal universal joint for a reason. but they are not all universal as i found out from the clip locations

 

they are different sizes/ styles

 

man i lost my 36mm axle socket so i didnt get too far on this tonight