[TR] 74 TR6 U-Joint Needs Replacement

[pethier at comcast.net]

I recommend the hardy-spicer no-zerk U-joints.  They are the strongest things around.  You should be able to get them from a local parts supplier.  The clutch-and-ujoint specialist in town will know the ones.  I believe that TR6 cars use a common size.
Pack them well with grease.  The oil in the caps when you get them is just for corrosion protection on the shelf.
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Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L, 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, 1993 Suburban, 1994 Miata C package
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From: mrv8q at aim.com
> 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. 
> 
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> I'd recommend pulling the shoes, makes the job easier; I'd also check the 
> condition/
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> tightness of the 6 trailing arm studs, but not too tight!. I wound up getting 
> Hardy-Spicer
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> 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
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> and gaiters as well.
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> Now, as far as the u-joints on the driveshaft .....
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> Best, Kevin Browne
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