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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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How many diver shaft U joints are there on a 4wd the people at summit said 5 or 6 I forget. Is there really that many of them? I know there are 4 at least, I guess there is one hiding under that rubber pice on the front drive shaft?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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there are three on the front shaft. The 'joint at the t'case has two.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Well I got 6 coming just incase I **** one of them up.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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yea i think its 3 on the front shaft, 2 on the rear, and one on each front wheel
 
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The front shaft where it connects to the transfer case is a CV(Constant Velocity) joint and will have two joints in them.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Max, there is also a ball and spring setup between the CV joint on the front shaft. Make sure you get those parts as well. They are probably shot too.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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**** a little late parts are here.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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Sorry bout that, poon master.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Hey, how much did the u-joints run ya for the rear shaft? The dealership in town wants $115 to $125 depending on the drive shaft (1 piece, 2 piece.).
I found some online for $58.46, for both shafts. Mopar parts.
I can save $190 dollars in labor, and avoid being bent over.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Like 20 bucks a pop. Call summit they will get you the right parts. I had mine in 3 days from ohio to pa.
 
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