Replacing the front u-joints on my 96 XJ and I got the 260x Spicers for my mechanic to press in. Evidently I got the wrong advice from somewhere b/c he's saying they're not the right size. Should I have gotten the 760x Spicers instead?

I think there might have been two different front axles offered on the 96 XJ or am I not right about that?

Actually, instead of the Spicer 760s (which I don't think has zerk fittings) would it be better to source a u-joint with zerks? Seems like they go bad when the grease runs out. And although a grease seal is good (like on the Spicers) it seems like the option to re-grease would give a longer life.

 

760/297 are what ya need.

 

Front axles have been the Dana 30 throughout all the years AFAIK.
The 1994 had smaller front u-joints (at least here), 1995 and up had the same.

 

Front axles have been the Dana 30 throughout all the years AFAIK.
The 1994 had smaller front u-joints (at least here), 1995 and up had the same.

Non grease-able is considered stronger (no grease channels in the core), grease-able can be serviced...the choice is basically up to you.