Bolts on the u-joint

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Re: Bolts on the u-joint [Re: JeePete] #700973 03/02/06 01:15 AM

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 466

Grand Junction, CO

jstritec

Mudrunner

Wax
here is a good chance to do an upgrade to u-bolts on the driveshafts. I did this with my 86 after i started throwing u-joints due to them wearing in the yoke.
there is a write up somewhere, but basically you pull the yokes, drill the threads out of the holes and take a burr to the backside and make a flat spot for the nuts and washers.
it makes for a few good hours of jeep time, and gets rid of the straps that will stretch over time.
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josh

80 CJ-7.
It runs

Re: Bolts on the u-joint [Re: jstritec] #700974 03/03/06 02:45 AM

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 33

Atlanta, GA

wax66

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Ahhh... so that's where u-bolts go. I had seen them on the sites, but didn't know their place.

I would upgrade now, but I need to use this as a daily driver for a while. However, I'll add that to my ever-increasing list of things I want to do.

Hehe... thanks!

BTW, the 1/4 inch 12 point socket took 'em off with ease. Now I just need to finish the job.

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'82 CJ7, Original 258
Unknown and undoubtedly ungodly amount of miles.

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