Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay !
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Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay !
I'd like to hear opinion. One aluminum weld yoke on my half-shaft has too much tolerance (U-joint cup just drops trough). I estimate ID is about .003” more than cup OD.
Any advice would be appreciated.
:confused:
Any advice would be appreciated.
:confused:
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Re: Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay ! (smar)
Permatex makes a few products that might help you.
Bearing mount for worn parts
Bearing mount for relaxed fits
High temp sleeve retainer
Good Luck !! :cheers:
Bearing mount for worn parts
Bearing mount for relaxed fits
High temp sleeve retainer
Good Luck !! :cheers:
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From: Edmonton_visitor Alberta
Re: Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay ! (AGENT 86)
[QUOTE]Permatex makes a few products that might help you.
Thank you for the reply.
I also talked to a shaft place, they can replace bad yoke just by cutting it off and re-welding a new one on, cost under $200, includes ballancing. However Permatex solution is faster and fiscally more appealing.
:thumbs:
Thank you for the reply.
I also talked to a shaft place, they can replace bad yoke just by cutting it off and re-welding a new one on, cost under $200, includes ballancing. However Permatex solution is faster and fiscally more appealing.
:thumbs:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay ! (smar)
Permatex makes a few products that might help you.
Thank you for the reply.
I also talked to a shaft place, they can replace bad yoke just by cutting it off and re-welding a new one on, cost under $200, includes ballancing. However Permatex solution is faster and fiscally more appealing.
:thumbs:
Thank you for the reply.
I also talked to a shaft place, they can replace bad yoke just by cutting it off and re-welding a new one on, cost under $200, includes ballancing. However Permatex solution is faster and fiscally more appealing.
:thumbs:
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Re: Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay ! (MrNuke)
Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a new halfshaft other than have your old one fixed with welding and stuff? I know high performance ones ar just over $200-250, stock must be even cheaper.. used, prolly under $100 each..
:cheers:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay ! (smar)
Contemporary Corvettes or other salvage yards sells them for $50 per halfshaft. May be a little more for Canadian shipment.
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Re: Halfshaft U-joint cup freeplay ! (Vette92)
Thank you all for valuable input
I decided to do Permatex fix for now and later install some high performance shafts. :cheers: :thumbs:
I decided to do Permatex fix for now and later install some high performance shafts. :cheers: :thumbs:
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