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Projects & Parts => Garage/Tech => Topic started by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 12:05:05 PM

Title: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 12:05:05 PM
Im running 38.5 cut boggers and im going through u joint like no other. Is there a way to prevent this without going to a different tire?
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: old school truck dude on May 13, 2012, 12:56:47 PM
Probably has somethin to do with your driveline angle - can you post pics..?
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Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 01:08:15 PM
I can try.
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Post by: BIG DOG on May 13, 2012, 01:09:59 PM
is it your wheel joints     /or your drive shafts        and what you got for axels     are your  yokes lined up    ujoints come in bigger sizes   1310 1350 1410       are you breaking or just wearing them out   ?
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 01:42:22 PM
60 front 14 full floater rear. 1310 front yoke. Not sure what the rear is. I have 4:88 gears. And its just plain snapping brand new u joints
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: Hammerlane on May 13, 2012, 02:20:37 PM
Quote from: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 01:42:22 PM
60 front 14 full floater rear. 1310 front yoke. Not sure what the rear is. I have 4:88 gears. And its just plain snapping brand new u joints

Name brand of the ujoint???
snappin outta the box or after a few runs ???
takin the yolks out or just the joint ???
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 02:28:19 PM
Ive used autozone joints and percision joint and they will break after a couple hours at a bog. Im tryen to post a pic so u guys can see what im worken with
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Post by: bigdawg41 on May 13, 2012, 02:32:43 PM
i only run spicer, no problems
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Post by: marshall on May 13, 2012, 03:04:20 PM
i prefer precision non greasable
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Post by: BIG DOG on May 13, 2012, 04:03:27 PM
ok but witch one are ya blowin   then  front or rear     who made your shafts    back to your shafts  

are your ears in line with each other       they have to be or your shaft is binding/  at different times

are you runnin alot of angle     what type of rig  ( truck   ) 
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 04:35:45 PM
The angles are a little steep. And its a single cab short box
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Post by: Crazymays77 on May 13, 2012, 04:41:59 PM
if you can email or text pics i can post them for you. crazymays77@charter.net or 9898630769
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 06:36:26 PM
I can send pics but there are no drive shafts in it right now
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 06:56:40 PM
How can i post a pic to this page?
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: motoxman on May 13, 2012, 06:57:12 PM
Ill just send em to you
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: Crazymays77 on May 13, 2012, 08:01:35 PM
here are a few pics he sent me.
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: BIG DOG on May 13, 2012, 09:18:25 PM
tha last pic  is the the rear looks like you need to shim it up  roll it up it'll help your angle  put like a 4-6 *   
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: Captn. J on May 14, 2012, 01:39:02 AM
Quote from: BIG DOG on May 13, 2012, 09:18:25 PM
tha last pic  is the the rear looks like you need to shim it up  roll it up it'll help your angle  put like a 4-6 *   
x2
Title: Re: u joints
Post by: marshall on May 14, 2012, 03:02:31 AM
on the front, dont over tighten