XJ Steering U-joints: Greasable vs non...?

[closhedbb]

Both U-joints in the front of my 2000 XJ have long outlived their life and are very loose and making noises when I steer. Time to change them along with the tie rod and some other odds and ends...

I have never done this before, but I have access to some experienced guys who will help me and have the proper equipment. I can't wait to learn how to do this. Question, though...

In my search for new u-joints I have found two types, greasable and non-greasable. What is the difference between the two? (Aside from the obvious)

If I use the Jeep as a daily driver and occasionally abuse it when I have the chance, which type would I most likely need?

Thanks in advance,
Brian

 

[Milner]

Both U-joints in the front of my 2000 XJ have long outlived their life and are very loose and making noises when I steer. Time to change them along with the tie rod and some other odds and ends...

I have never done this before, but I have access to some experienced guys who will help me and have the proper equipment. I can't wait to learn how to do this. Question, though...

In my search for new u-joints I have found two types, greasable and non-greasable. What is the difference between the two? (Aside from the obvious)

If I use the Jeep as a daily driver and occasionally abuse it when I have the chance, which type would I most likely need?

Thanks in advance,
Brian

Go to sixstates and get the spicer ones (that is what was OE) should be a 5-760x for yours. Non servicable, but that is what I would suggest....cheap checker/AZ/pepboys joints....you get what you pay for!!

Opps, just noticed you were in GA. Look for a local Dana/Spicer dealer....

 

[closhedbb]

Wish that I could...

I would, but I'm in southern GA right now for the Air Force. So I would have to get them from a national distributer or a website of some kind.

The kind you mentioned, are those greasable or not? And still, what's the difference?

 

[Milner]

I would, but I'm in southern GA right now for the Air Force. So I would have to get them from a national distributer or a website of some kind.

The kind you mentioned, are those greasable or not? And still, what's the difference?

Non-greasable....Should be able to find them at napa (perfect circle is spicer) or any # of places....Or just go over to the motor pool guys with some beer. They are the same joint as a half or 3/4 ton truck, or a hummer:greg: