That mig welded weight would lend me to say no. But the joints are still the ones that it came stock with.
That mig welded weight would lend me to say no. But the joints are still the ones that it came stock with.
The u-joints vary by Rubicon axle model year, 2003-4 or 2005-6. Do you know what model year Rubicon your axles came out of?@Jerry Bransford
I’ve read through this thread and a couple others trying to determine for myself which u joints I need, but a few variables are making it a little confusing so I figured I would ask you and get a definite answer to eliminate any mistakes.
my Jeep is a 2001 sport but I have rubicon d44s front and rear, SYE and CV driveshaft. I’d like to get the upgraded stronger u joints, wherever possible. When you have time could you please let me know the part numbers and quantity I need. If you need any pictures of the cv shaft or anything just let me know.
I’ll be doing chromo axle shafts soon and want to go ahead and replace/upgrade to stronger u joints on the axles and driveshafts at the same time.
You have to know what size u-joints the driveshaft is set up for. Factory size is 1310 but you have an aftermarket CV shaft which is probably 1310 but it could be 1330 too.@Jerry Bransford
I have been slammed lately and haven’t had time to measure the u joints yet. I was thinking though, I’m planning to upgrade to RGA chromoly shafts front and rear so I don’t THINK the axle u joint size would be an issue then since the fronts come with new u joints.
Since the issue is different size u joints for different year model rubicon axles, 03-04 and 05-06, Do I still need to measure the driveshaft u joints or can I just go with the 1330 without issue? To recap the rear has a CV shaft, not sure of manufacturer.
thank you sir.
@Jerry Bransford is just going to tell you to get Spicer as he has stated many times.Jerry, I have a 2006 unlimited Rubicon, I am looking at buying a kit for all 8. https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-ujoint-packagedeal1133 not sure if these numbers match yours since it is a kit. If you have better ones for me to purchase can you tell me which one for the 2006 unlimited Rubicon the link above shows them as different for a standard Rubicon and an unlimited Rubicon.
Thank you for all your knowledge and your willingness to share it with us.
As above, I'm mostly a Spicer guy for u-joints (I have CTM axle shaft u-joints). Spicer makes sealed u-joints that fit the Rubicon's mixed sizes, where the same u-joint is 1310 on one side but 1330 on the other. But what I did, partly to eliminate the mix of sizes, was to convert all to 1330 size. That required a 1330 size yoke or two but it was worth it. I went with the sealed versions which are more durable and longer lasting in all uses but regular deep soupy mud uses. The exact Spicer u-joint I went with was 5-1330x. Denny's can provide those.Jerry, I have a 2006 unlimited Rubicon, I am looking at buying a kit for all 8. https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-ujoint-packagedeal1133 not sure if these numbers match yours since it is a kit. If you have better ones for me to purchase can you tell me which one for the 2006 unlimited Rubicon the link above shows them as different for a standard Rubicon and an unlimited Rubicon.
Thank you for all your knowledge and your willingness to share it with us.
Jerry sorry to disturb you, I have the 04 Rubi, and trying to compile the all the U joints and have sparesThere are actually seven u-joints on our TJs, two on the axle shafts and five on the front / rear driveshafts.
Two front axle shaft u-joints:
The factory u-joint on standard (non Rubicon models) is a Spicer 5-297. A highly recommended upgrade is the Spicer 5-760x u-joint which was specially designed for the Rubicon at Jeep's request.
Driveshaft u-joints:
The stock driveshaft u-joints are Spicer 1310. There are three u-joints up front and two in the rear. A highly recommended upgrade is the Spicer 5-1310x which is sealed, as well as a stronger and more durable directly replacement upgrade for the standard Spicer 1310 size u-joint.
Notes:
The TJ Rubicon uses different driveshaft u-joints and I'll have to recompile my list of those since they vary between 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 Rubicons. All years of the TJ Rubicon came standard with the Spicer 5-760x front axle shaft u-joints.
Jerry sorry to disturb you, I have the 04 Rubi, and trying to compile the all the U joints and have sparesThere are actually seven u-joints on our TJs, two on the axle shafts and five on the front / rear driveshafts.
Two front axle shaft u-joints:
The factory u-joint on standard (non Rubicon models) is a Spicer 5-297. A highly recommended upgrade is the Spicer 5-760x u-joint which was specially designed for the Rubicon at Jeep's request.
Driveshaft u-joints:
The stock driveshaft u-joints are Spicer 1310. There are three u-joints up front and two in the rear. A highly recommended upgrade is the Spicer 5-1310x which is sealed, as well as a stronger and more durable directly replacement upgrade for the standard Spicer 1310 size u-joint.
Notes:
The TJ Rubicon uses different driveshaft u-joints and I'll have to recompile my list of those since they vary between 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 Rubicons. All years of the TJ Rubicon came standard with the Spicer 5-760x front axle shaft u-joints.
I have a good link to great web page and diagram of the various Rubicon u-joint configurations I can give you Wednesday. Remind me Wednesday if I get sidetracked.Jerry sorry to disturb you, I have the 04 Rubi, and trying to compile the all the U joints and have spares
So turns out I was right from the get go. Bad u-joint in the rear drive shaft. They are willing to waive the cost of the new u-joint and only charge me labor ($233) to swap it. Meanwhile I am looking at complete shafts with u-joints for under $400 that would simply need swapped with the 8 bolts.
So, have them do the 1 u-joint, or do the whole shaft myself when weather gets nicer?