Stevo1971

I’m quite sure this has already been discussed but I’m not all that great at navigating this site.
I’ve replaced my front axle u joints about 3 or 4 years ago. They didn’t last as long as I expected. Put Moog’s in. Just replaced the right one a year and a half ago. I’ve been hearing a clicking noise at slow speeds and a grinding noise at high speeds with a wobble. While investigating I found the left one is shot.
Since replacement is time consuming and a major pain I want to replace them with one that will last longer than a few years. I replaced the wheel bearings on both sides at least once already.
any suggestions on a quality u joint that won’t fail after a few years?
thanks ahead

1993 XJ

Sirsyc0

Spicer Dana 30/44. # 5-760X.

tech

OEM u joints were Spicer and they do make some that are Greaseable , all company's make cheap one and then they have good one's , I would go to rockauto see what they have in the heavy duty section .

Stevo1971

Is there somewhere I can cross reference the Moog part number I’ve used the last few times I’ve replaced them to make sure I order the correct spicer? I have confidence in your knowledge (above) but hate the hassle of getting the wrong part. I still have the box it came in. Moog u joint #365. Also I’ll try and post a pic of my axle pumpkin there are some #s legible on the cover.

Stevo1971

Ok so I should have known this but it appears front axles on all or at least most Cherokees are Dana 30s. Now I’m good. Thanks for the help!

Sig220

For a cross reference from Moog to Spicer, try this link and scroll down.... https://spicerparts.com/spicerselect

Good Luck!

Sirsyc0

I looked up your 93 just to make sure before I posted the part number. Always good to double check tho. Goodluck.

Stevo1971

This is what I’m afraid of happening.

Sirsyc0

I got curios and dove a little deeper into this. The place I bought mine from gave me the same part number for your 93. Then researching some more I found a lot of conflicting information. Everything from bent axle ears to different part numbers. I found one parts house that said all Dana 30 axle shaft u joints are the same while they also list different spicer part numbers for the same years.
Do you have ABS? There are 2 different spicer numbers with a slightly different bearing cap width listed.

Stevo1971

No ABS here. Looking at the chart Sig pointed to the Moog 365 is equal to the Spicer 5-260X vs 5-760x

Stevo1971

Thanks for looking into it further btw

Sirsyc0

It seems the difference is whether you have ABS or not. My sincere apologies for giving you the wrong part number sir.

Stevo1971

Ah very good my friend. Mission accomplished thanks to you. Will order ASAP.
Thanks to all!!

Stevo1971

Update
I purchased the Spicer 5-260X. This did not fit my axle. Had the same problem as the photo above. Had to run to parts store and get Moog 365. Fit like a glove. I don’t know what to say other than now I have a spare Spicer I can’t do anything with.
The Jeep is my daily driver so I didn’t want to wait to figure out what Spicer was the equivalent.
Maybe you were correct after all about the 5-760X but I won’t find out hopefully anytime soon.