I have a 1998 Ram 1500 4X4. Last night I was plowing and tore the U-joint out of the passenger side front axel. As a result the outer stub is now broken, and I have to replace it and the end of the axel is deformed a little where the U-joint cups go. Is this axel still usable or do I have to replace it as well?

Jack

 

Replace it! Because you"ll never get the cups to go back on without them being stressed,which will lead to constant replacement of the ujoint.

 

it depends on what "deformed a little" means.

i'd say the u-joint yoke thing is heat treated/hardened, so if you beat, or heat, it back into shape, it will either break, or severely weaken it.

so if you can get the u-joints back in without beating/heating, i'd say its ok. if not, i'd replace it.

 

Thanks guy's. I kind of figured that was the case, just wanted to make sure. Now I just have to find one.

Jack

 

http://quad4x4.com/

 

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