I'm getting ready to replace both front hubs on my 99 XJ due to wear. I figured that since I already had the hubs off, I should replace the u-joints while the front end is already apart. I called my local parts store and the parts guy told me that he doesn't have a part number for the front universals. Maybe it's a dealer part only.
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I know I have seen on these boards, part numbers for spicer and several other brands to replace the stock universals. I have searched all over this site for XJ u-joints but havn't found any conclusive part numbers for the stock jeep D30.
I must be missing something.
Using [dana 30 universal] for a Google search, I did find these part numbers:
Spicer P/N 5-297-1x Greasable
Spicer 5-297x or 5-760x non-greasable
Which one should I buy?
And what is the difference between the two non-greasable numbers?
My xj is a daily driver and stays on the road about 95% of the time. I'm thinking the non-greasable u-joint will work for me. Any thoughts this direction?
I'm buying parts on thursday and I'd like to get everything at once.
Thanks for any help,
tlilley
I know I have seen on these boards, part numbers for spicer and several other brands to replace the stock universals. I have searched all over this site for XJ u-joints but havn't found any conclusive part numbers for the stock jeep D30.
I must be missing something.
Using [dana 30 universal] for a Google search, I did find these part numbers:
Spicer P/N 5-297-1x Greasable
Spicer 5-297x or 5-760x non-greasable
Which one should I buy?
And what is the difference between the two non-greasable numbers?
My xj is a daily driver and stays on the road about 95% of the time. I'm thinking the non-greasable u-joint will work for me. Any thoughts this direction?
I'm buying parts on thursday and I'd like to get everything at once.
Thanks for any help,
tlilley
