The trooper shaft I used was for the front...don't know about the rear. If your shaft is okay you can just replace the joints on the rear.
The trooper shaft I used was for the front...don't know about the rear. If your shaft is okay you can just replace the joints on the rear.
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Originally Posted by Baldwin
Agreed, there's no reason to replace the entire drive shaft if there is obviously a u-joint that has gone bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
That's not saying that the u-joint being faulty for a period of time may not have resulted in the yoke itself becoming damaged in the process, but even having the u-joint replaced, having the integrity of the yoke inspected, and re-balancing the shaft (if necessary) would most likely still be less expensive than buying a totally new drive shaft replacement. U-joints are designed to be a replaceable component after all.
Merlin said the U-joints are 6-8 weeks out. ABout $100 each with our 15% discount. Haven't found a place yet that sells or installs aftermarket U-Joints.
Generic auto parts stores like Autozone carry replacement u-joints. I just did an online search, and my local Autozone carried between 5-10 different versions...and I live on the outskirts of middle-of-nowhere USA. ;) Although...when buying parts at places like Autozone, I WOULD pay a little extra and go with a higher quality part like MOOG or equivalent.
And short of going to a name brand dealership, any locally owned auto repair shop should be able to do the work. All due respect, but as an engineer I think you may just be over-thinking this particular repair a little. Just my opinion though.
Thanks. I thought the exact same thing. But went to Autozone and they said they didnt' have any that would fit! Also went to the O-Reilly's. So yeah...tryin' not to think too hard, but not havin' luck. Wanted to do it myself cuz the repair shops are askin' for $400-$500 just for the U-joints. I'll find some eventually I'm sure. Got a lot on my plate right now.
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I hope it's understood I'm not trying to second guess or anything like that, especially with my over-thinking comment. Out of curiosity though, is it possible that result was referring to "In Stock" parts?Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldwin
When you're talking about a vehicle that is over ten years old, not many parts stores are still going to be keeping those parts in stock on a daily basis. It just doesn't make sense from a business standpoint to do so. I know that's the way it is at my local Autozone anyway. Most parts inquiries I make for vehicles that long out of production are only available the next day after they're delivered to the store overnight from the "warehouse".
Anyway, I'll shut up now. :p
Like I said...Isuzu is 8 weeks out. Aftermarket places tell me to call "Drive Line Shops". I call the local ones and they won't quote me anything unless I bring it in. I get off work after they close and before they open. Online parts search is (-). Not able to overthink on this issue cuz I don't have the time. Wish I did. All I want is a U-joint to replace the worn out one that came with the fixer upper I just got. Was just hoping to get a quick answer from the forum of where I can get it and wasn't ashamed to ask for help. Yes, I may be an engineer, but I never claim to know everything nor do I expect everyone to know all the things I know. All I can do is try to offer help as well when I can. So if someone does have a good answer, cool. Thanks. Otherwise, it'll get fixed eventually. I have my OG VX that runs perfectly in the meantime. Thanks again to all the responses.
When it comes to chain stores the best place I have found for the VX is BAP Auto Parts. They specialize in imports.
Also Indy4x used to have the ujoints in stock...might give Matt a call.
Thanks. Will do.
I was getting my DD inspected on Friday. This was at a local heavy equipment shop (I use them for all of my inspections since they are the only ones in my area that can do the inspection on the RV). Anyway, I was talking to the guy at the counter about the VX & mentioned the difficulty in locating the CV joints. They must have a pretty tight working relationship with NAPA because he pulled up a listing of 4 Passenger and 2 Driver assemblies in stock. They were listed as OEM equivalent.
I don't know if they are the Tripod design or Rzeppa but it's another source you could check out.
I was only basing my over-thinking comment on having personally worked with a variety of engineers in different electromechanical fields. Nothing personal, I've just seen how some engineers tend to go about addressing a repair project.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldwin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmMzlehzU8c
:p
I've never ordered anything online from NAPA, but I did bring up Autozone again just now, and along with being able to get results for in-store inventory at the store you enter your zip code for, they also offer a "Ship to Home" service. (I still think you could do this one yourself with a few basic tools, but that's just me.)
All I can do is try to offer help as well when I can too.
I wouldn't trust that. A couple of years ago when I tried that, they listed the part I needed in stock at the store nearest my house. An hour later when I checked at the store they told me that not only was the part NOT in stock, but also that they could not order it for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Y33TREKker
That might also go back to the "we can have it here from the warehouse by tomorrow" aspect of actually keeping parts in stock for vehicles as old as ours though too. And when ordering a part online, it seems that most searchable parts databases look pretty similar, meaning that they're probably all connected to some of the same "warehouses", which are usually district suppliers, not just local. Only one way to find out though.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Yah, it's worth a shot. Just don't go into it with false expectations of success.Quote:
Originally Posted by Y33TREKker