2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 4wd u-joint repair

[stumphumper]

The 95 has about 2.4k miles and ticking noise from right ft. wheel. Found a chunk missing from the cast yoke assembly that is part of the section that has the 4 bolt holes in it. The part that bolts to the wheel. ( not sure what it's called) so i think that is the area that needs repair. Trying to find info on that part #, a good company for replacement u-joints, and to go with grease fittings or not. I was told the solid u-joints are stronger? I looked at some u-tube's on how to do the job but I am not having much luck on finding what threads or what TDR mag's to do more research before I get into this job. I would like some of your experience TDR members. Thank you. ken

 

[JMcCoy]

Sounds like your wheel hub. Timken is known to be the one of the best, if not the best. Do not buy the cheap Chinese hubs! As for U-joints, I prefer joints with grease fittings. Especially on the dodges, since the axle shafts/u-joints are always turning, even in 2wd. I have seen many u-joints fail, but they have always been dry. I have never just broken a joint (under normal use). If I were rock crawling and inspecting/changing joints regularly, I would go with the joints without the grease fitting. Spicer makes cold forged joints (super strong) with and without grease fittings.

 

[Cosmo]

NEVER buy based on name alone. Timken puts their name on cheap Chinese crap too. Check the box for Made In (Not China/Korea).

http://www.twoguysgarage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12547


Are you making insane power? Do you have upgraded axle shafts? U-joints are the inexpensive fusible links of your drivetrain. If they don't break, something more expensive will. Axles, driveshafts, gears, etc.

 

[Cummins12V98]

RockAuto has factory replacement brand parts. Get the Pro series. Seems they all make crap now but they will have the better grade also just be sure.