I have heard from a number of people that the U-joints in the early TR series
are exactly the same as used in early 60s mid sized GM cars. Any truth to
this? If true, anybody know which GM model?
Jordan Robinson
Daniel Elder wrote:
> Bryan,
> I have replaced a number of u-joints. Sometime all goes smoothly and
> sometimes it's a real battle. When I was struggling with the u-joints on my
> Sports 6' driveshaft I got fed up and took the driveshaft to a Driveline
> repair company in Tampa called Mike's Driveline. Not only did they have the
> u-joints in stock, they were cheaper than mail order prices. The labor to
> replace 2 u-joints and balance the shaft was ..... $8.00. I generally
> prefer to do all repairs myself but for $8 I no longer fool with ordering
> the parts and fighting the fight. By the way, I just droppped off the rear
> axles for new u-joints as well. There is probably a driveline specialist
> near you. Good luck.
> Dan Elder
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