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IÆm just about to replace my first u-joint on my 96 XJ. ThereÆs now a fairly bad thumping at twice the rate of wheel rotation coming from somewhere in the front left suspension / drive assembly. Looking at it you can tell the u-joint is toast with rust dust between the cap and the body. IÆm almost positive thatÆs where all the sound is coming from.

So, once this gets underway I want to try to get it done asap, so IÆve got a couple more questions before I fire everything up.


1) Where if anywhere can I go to rent an impact wrench?

2) Can anyone confirm that the hub nuts on my trucks Dana 30 axle is either 34mm or 36mm? IÆve been told both.

3) Are there any things I should be replacing as I work my way into the u-joints? Like the axle shaft oil seals or maybe other gaskets or something?

Thanks for the help


1) Don't really need one, soaking every bolt in WD40 or PB blaster a day or two before starting and a 24" breaker bar will do just fine. Don't know where to rent one, maybe a place that rents construction equipment as you will also need an air compressor/tank to run the impact.

2) http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.p...rue#Post1222562

3) Axle shaft oil seals require that you pull the carrier. Nothing else to replace there other than the ujoints... maybe the balljoints if they're bad and you're REALLY motivated.

Fred R.

97 ZJ, 5" Long Arm Lift, Beadlocked 35's, 231/D300 Doubler, Locked Front & Rear (Narrowed HP D44 & F8.8), ARB Bull Bar & 9K winch, 1-Ton Hydro-assist steering, "Custom" body work and some other goodies... PICS