U-Joints

[rwcreigh]

hello friends, since I got great tips on removing the top 2 bell housing bolt, I thought I would ask a question about the u joints. since I'm replacing the clutch and drive shafts are on the ground I might as well replace the u joints. I only need cheapish ones as my jeep only gets maybe 300 miles a year if that. I really only use it to pull the boat to the ramp. rock auto has so many choices it makes my head hurt. are they the same or does each one have a different part number? BTW it is a 2003 Rubicon. thanks

 

[Hackyman]

Id just buy the sealed Spicer joints

 

[JMT]

hello friends, since I got great tips on removing the top 2 bell housing bolt, I thought I would ask a question about the u joints. since I'm replacing the clutch and drive shafts are on the ground I might as well replace the u joints. I only need cheapish ones as my jeep only gets maybe 300 miles a year if that. I really only use it to pull the boat to the ramp. rock auto has so many choices it makes my head hurt. are they the same or does each one have a different part number? BTW it is a 2003 Rubicon. thanks

Scroll to the bottom of this page to find what ujoints you need.

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/c9...aIT9r7qnyzw9Ou-iBZqWdXc22qYaUktoNZXSQ1mV3hzAe

Here’s a screen shot.

 

[KennethS]

I really only use it to pull the boat to the ramp.

If the axle goes under water while at the boat ramp, it may be better to use greasable joints so you can flush out any water that gets into them.

 

[Link]

Don’t buy cheap u joints. Spicer only. The Spicer joints aren’t expensive anyway.

Up to you whether you get greasable or sealed.