Re: rear u joint

Posted by John Payne On 2013/8/21 5:22:25

Just following up on Riki's queries. I went with the non-greasable uni joint because of the advice that I had received from three driveline specialists, including the US company that supplied the diff yoke. Essentially I was told that the 1350 series uni joint is still being used in new cars today and that it is built with double seals to ensure the good stuff is kept in and the bad stuff kept out. Under normal driving it should last for a long time. However, if the vehicle is subjected to severe use, or if an owner prefers, I understand a greasable 1350 is available. Next, the driveshaft flange is replaced - the old one cut off and a new one welded on, and yes, the locks are on the outside. I also enquired about the possibility of the same setup with "U" bolts instead of straps but it seems there are none available in the Dana Spicer catalogue with the required dimensions.

All up this modification owes me AUS $435, which includes $72 for the diff yoke and strap kit and $73 for shipping (the parts to the supplier and then on to me). This is a lot more than I was expecting to spend when I first started out on servicing the driveshaft, but I couldn't come up with another option. Also, I wasn't going to mention this but USPS nearly caused me apoplexy. When I first received the tracking notice it showed the destination to me living in Austria, not Australia, even though the supplier had advised USPS of the mistake. Unfortunately the tracking system wasn't updated until just before I eventually received the package 19 days after delivery (supposed to be 6 - 10 days). For about 12 days I didn't know where it was (Austria?), but it eventually arrived. The plan is to have it all fitted tomorrow. Cheers, JP