i went in for inspection and they told me i need to replace my two front u-joints before i can pass. i found some on rockauto for like $10. i was wondering if i should do with them? or is there a name brand i should get, like spicer?

 

Haven't had to replace mine yet, but I have heard good things about Spider, IIRC they are made by Dana. I will use them once I have the need.

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ana-30-a-3689/

VERY easy to do with a little time and a few sockets.
I don't use a press, I typically use the socket/hammer trick once the clips are out of the caps.

This is an hour job, maybe less if you've done it before or have some natural mechanical aptitude.

 

He isn't asking HOW to do it. He is asking about what brand U joint to buy...

But thanks for the input?

 

not what i needed to know right now. but thanks lol i will use it once i order and get my new u joints.

 

blah, I hate doing Ujoints. They are just not fun. One tip, clean the inner bore of the axle shafts with some emery cloth or fine sand paper, will make re-installing easier. Also be very careful of the needle bearings.

 

I usually just get the spicer greasable ones from autozone. But I really like the omix ada joints (kinda pricey though)

 

i like the non greasable ones personally.

 

I get solid ones with a lifetime warranty from autozone. Solid ones are stronger, and if the grease ever gets out and they start to wear, the warranty takes care of that.

 

Still gotta do the work of replacing them.

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/al...-joints-95700/

 

^^$35 isn't too bad for a U joint.

 

NAPA! $25 for the good ones with lifetime warranty and theyre greasable. Cant beat that.

 

Napa's home brand or...?

 

I used Autozones "Gold" brand that have lifetime warranty. When you put the axle shafts back in, lube up the shaft where it slips into the seal, and be careful with line up. I ended up ripping an axle seal then had to take everything (and then some) apart again to do seals.