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CV joint vs U-joints

Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Default CV joint vs U-joints

My wife's '98 ZJ has a failed front left U-joint.

I have a '96 ZJ for parts, with nice new CV joint and wheel bearing.

Are the parts completely interchangeable between the '96 and the '98, even though one has u-joint and the other has CV joint? Can I just unbolt the bearing assembly off the '96 and put the whole bearing/axle assembly in the '98? (both have ABS)
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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I think the joint is the only difference, but don't quote me on that.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Ya they are directly interchangeable.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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great, thanks.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 03:35 AM
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id just swap out the U-joint personally, most people swap their CV joints for U joints not the other way around
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by E-Rok
id just swap out the U-joint personally, most people swap their CV joints for U joints not the other way around
That'd what I did until I continually broke u joints. Not once did I break a cv axle
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