has anybody used a u-joint from advanced auto parts. they list one for the land rover discovery but dunno if it will work. How much also did it cost to get it done.
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Gabe
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It it for a D1 or D2?
I have 4 Napa u-joints in my O Shit box I never used. Still on my 135K mile original u-joints. These things had the greas fittings and greas them ever oil change. So far so good. I would think you want a good quality joint from spicer or TRW. I would opt for the Napa. I think it's Napa#344.
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I have 4 Napa u-joints in my O Shit box I never used. Still on my 135K mile original u-joints. These things had the greas fittings and greas them ever oil change. So far so good. I would think you want a good quality joint from spicer or TRW. I would opt for the Napa. I think it's Napa#344.
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ptschram
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Napa no longer stocks the good u joints, their joints now come from China or Japan. Those badged as Precision are also made in China now.
No, they don't last as long.
Keep searching for a better source with Dana joints.
No, they don't last as long.
Keep searching for a better source with Dana joints.
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Gabe
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Precision #344 don't last as long as LR genuine, but don't cost as much either. Bottom line is....you get what you pay for.
rangerovers.net said that advanced auto parts has a u-joint for 8 dollars. how much was the napa u-joint
I've got the old napa u-joints in my rear shaft; they've worked flawlessly for 30,xxx miles.
Oh and I believe they were around $8-10, but I really can't remember.
Oh and I believe they were around $8-10, but I really can't remember.
all the U joints are the same on the D1's. Precision is the most common and they are around $12-$15.
but like peter suggested you might want to consider Dana or Spicer. pay more....get more.
saving $10 on a u joint can come back to haunt you with the underside of your truck torn to shit.
but like peter suggested you might want to consider Dana or Spicer. pay more....get more.
saving $10 on a u joint can come back to haunt you with the underside of your truck torn to shit.
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bshinn
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FWIW,
I bought NAPA'S "good u-joints" for a Landcruiser & couldi't get the DS to stop vibraitng untill I had it rebalanced. Indexed it b4 R&R ing the joints so I know it went together the same way it came apart. Guy @ the driveline shop had to tack the cups to the yolks before it would balance for him, said it's a common paoblem w/ the NAPA joints.
I bought NAPA'S "good u-joints" for a Landcruiser & couldi't get the DS to stop vibraitng untill I had it rebalanced. Indexed it b4 R&R ing the joints so I know it went together the same way it came apart. Guy @ the driveline shop had to tack the cups to the yolks before it would balance for him, said it's a common paoblem w/ the NAPA joints.