[TR] 74 TR6 U-Joint Needs Replacement

mrv8q at aim.com mrv8q at aim.com
Tue Aug 12 19:08:16 MDT 2008


How involved is replacing the U-Joints, I've never done this and I'm not
real experienced on working on cars? Anyone besides the big three to look at
purchasing them from?

Marty, I just replaced the 4 u-joints on my '74... not too difficult of a job. 


I'd recommend pulling the shoes, makes the job easier; I'd also check the condition/

tightness of the 6 trailing arm studs, but not too tight!. I wound up getting Hardy-Spicer

u-joints from TRF on sale, and I had a local drive-line shop put them on the half-shafts...

what do I know about installing them? They charged a nominal fee; well worth it in my 

estimation. You should have the Bentley manual to walk you thru this. Get new boot covers

and gaiters as well.




Now, as far as the u-joints on the driveshaft .....




Best, Kevin Browne


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