1998xjspt

So I just got my front driveshaft which I will be using as a rear Ds once I install my lift. got it for free from a friend and I would like to clean it as much as possible before installing it in my XJ. Any helpful advice or tips on how to go by cleaning this sucker?

Gee oh Dee

Just cleaning it or are you going to paint it as well?

1998xjspt

Just cleaning it, unless you suggest I give it a nice coat of Rustoleum to help against future rust.

And what should I take apart and clean? I want to make this shaft as clean as possible and then put some new fresh lube

Gee oh Dee

How are the ujoints?

They are fairly cheap, may as well replace them while its out.

Paint is personal preference I guess.

1998xjspt

U joints are fine but yeah I was thinking the same, probably gonna buy some new ones to stick in there

1998xjspt

found this, don't know if there is supposed to be a nipple type thing where I can insert grease or something but I there was, it's now gone. How do I replace this? Just buy a new nipple or do I have to replace the whole yoke?

swamplife xj

Should be able to extract that and buy a new grease zerk.

1998xjspt

How would I take it off? It twists freely left to right but won't come off?!?!

Kevin108

http://www.northerndrivetrain.com/pr...PI-5-153X.html has the best price I've found on Spicers.

1998xjspt

Thanks man, now I just need to find out how to take this sum***** off.

1998xjspt

Anyone??

Kevin108

The ball joints or your broken zerk?

For ball joints, http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-jo...cles-4065.html is the best money you'll ever spend. For that zerk, just get creative. Knock it in with a punch, maybe?

1998xjspt

My only concern is with the cylinder price that the zerk was on. The plastic seal type thing is all messed up idk if I need to replace it or just roll around with it messed up. And I took Ds apart and serious said I need to take it to the driveline shop to get it balanced again..is this true??

freegdr

No jusst make sure the ears on yokes line up if it vibrates rotatee 180 degrees like posted eariler . if ya got the money measure it and pull one from a grand cherokee front .

1998xjspt

Ay eye captn!