Double Cardan U-Joint???

[XtremeXJ]

Ok guys I feel like an idiot here because I have never worked on this type of drive shaft. I ripped into it with the simple task of replacing the U-joints but when I pulled the ball joint in the middle of the assembly apart I noticed a few bearings missing (probably launch out at mach 3 when pulled apart). Anyways I was going to use some good bearings from another set of U-Joints I had laying around but they are a different size. Well being late at night and nothing open I am just going to leave the front shaft out until I get time to deal with it. Basically my question is, what are my options? Can I get a new ball joint assembly at the local auto store or dealer? I would like to just replace the bearings if possible and cheaper because I need a longer shaft since I did lift it and dont want to spend alot of money on this one. Again suggestions before I go calling around sometime this week would be most welcome. Thanks guys and gals for any help you may provide. XXJ

[XJPete87]

Give Tom Woods a call. He is the master of drivetrains.
877-4X-SHAFT might be 887 can't remember. What ever the toll free one is.

[satan]

The ball assy's are avialble aftermarket, be sure to find something of respectable qualiy - it's not something you'd wanna do over and over.

You may need to get a "real" counter person to help you, few of the PepZone ChecKraggen guys will have a clue on how to get you what you're looking for, but it can be had.

Like XJPete87 was quick to guess, there are many driveline shops that can either build you a complete unit or ship you the part you're looking for.

BTW (total opinion here) Don't swap bearings and caps around, the diversity in material and workmanship will lead only to ruin; you'll be back in there.

Nothing will fail until you use it.

[XtremeXJ]

Ty you for the help you provided. I may be an idiot but im not a total idiot. As I said before I am just doing the U-Joints and if the assy is going to be costly then its not going to get done, I would rather save alittle bit more and get the right sized shaft then rebuild one that doesnt fit correctly. The only reason I was even going to attempt to put other bearings in was to make it "work" till I got the new shaft. Again TY for your help and concerns, it is always appreciated (sp?) XXJ