u joints.., replace proactively or only if they are broken
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u joints.., replace proactively or only if they are broken
I've got my 93 diff removed to replace bad batwing bushings.
While its apart, would you replace the u joints? Car has 60k miles and is a 6 spd.
There appears to be nothing wrong w/ any of the u joints on either halfshafts or the driveshaft.
Id hate to replace a fine 'made in usa' part with a po$ 'made in mexico' part.
What would you do if you were me?
While its apart, would you replace the u joints? Car has 60k miles and is a 6 spd.
There appears to be nothing wrong w/ any of the u joints on either halfshafts or the driveshaft.
Id hate to replace a fine 'made in usa' part with a po$ 'made in mexico' part.
What would you do if you were me?
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From: Indiana PA
I've got my 93 diff removed to replace bad batwing bushings.
While its apart, would you replace the u joints? Car has 60k miles and is a 6 spd.
There appears to be nothing wrong w/ any of the u joints on either halfshafts or the driveshaft.
Id hate to replace a fine 'made in usa' part with a po$ 'made in mexico' part.
What would you do if you were me?
While its apart, would you replace the u joints? Car has 60k miles and is a 6 spd.
There appears to be nothing wrong w/ any of the u joints on either halfshafts or the driveshaft.
Id hate to replace a fine 'made in usa' part with a po$ 'made in mexico' part.
What would you do if you were me?
DO NOT GET GREASE ABLE U-JOINTS, they are weaker. This is a performance car right, not a stupid truck.
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/c29_corvette.html
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I'm doing that right now. Thought I had a u-joint going and when I got it on the lift it was a wheel bearing. But, since they have >40k miles on them ALL, I'm going to replace everything while it's apart.
Spicers are only about $25-$30/ea. so it isn't a huge expense either.
