YJ U-Joint advice

[TWDJ]

Next spring, I'm going to install a SLE and new driveshaft so the Xfer case lowering kit can be removed, however, the rear U-Joint has failed and needs to be replaced. There is no $$ in the budget at present for the SLE, etc so it is necessary to replace the existing U-Joints.

I've seen posts for U-Joints specifying 1310, 1330, etc but am not sure what to be looking for as the stock 93 YJs appear to use the 1310. Now for the real question.

I'm going to replace all 4 U-Joints because if one fails the others can't be far behind. Who does this board feel builds the best U-Joints? Should I get the sealed type or lubricating type.

Thanks for the assist!

 

[Sparky-Watts]

Dana/Spicer has always had a good reputation for that sort of thing. I'd definitely get the greaseable U-joints. A little extra money, but well worth it. Anytime you drive through a lot of water, and during your regular oil change, slide under there with a grease gun and lube those joints good. They'll last a lot longer than sealed U-joints, and save you money and frustration in the long run.

 

[Snitty]

Actually, I've always found the greasable to be less expensive than the sealed joints

 

[Joopin]

Def. Spicer... I buy nothing else.

and I think you mean SYE not SLE.

 

[Sparky-Watts]

Actually, I've always found the greasable to be less expensive than the sealed joints

Really? I didn't know that. I just assumed you'd pay more for the zirced joint. Never really priced them, I guess. I just always asked for greaseable ones. Cool, I learned something else!!8)

 

[guysmiley]

Spicer is the best, strongest. The non greasable are slightly more, but worth it. Less maint. I swapped to a SYE after chasing my driveshaft across the highway too many times. Good thing for 4wd. Drives funny in fwd only. Also, spicer has an updated pinion yoke that is stronger than the factory. Replace that while your there. The updated yoke will work with the SYE. You will also need the better u-joint clamps that hold the u-joint to the pinion yoke. Good Luck
Guysmiley

 

[TWDJ]

Yeah, I meant SYE ... d'OH. Thanks for all the good info!! I fell confident about what lays ahead.

 

[Sparky-Watts]

The non greasable are slightly more, but worth it. Less maint.

Not from my experience. I've run both the greasable and the sealed, and the sealed ones only lasted about half as long as the greasable ones. Less (or no) maintenance is not always the best way to go. Being lazy about the upkeep of your vehicle is a recipe for trouble. Anyone who wheels their Jeep should make a habit of routine inspections and maintenance before and after wheeling. And, as I said before, besides after a wheeling trip, you should also lube all the greaseable points on your rig everytime you change your oil, as well as performing a good inspection of all parts. That's just common sense, and it holds true for any vehicle, not just Jeeps. It doesn't take but a few minutes to grease them up, and the payoff is well worth your time.