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U joints - 12/18/2007 7:08:42 PM

D Duty

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I had my local mechanic check the u joints on my 86 B2000 long bed with 150,000 mi.

They said the middle joint was bad and the rear has a catch in it and will soon need replaced.

They told me the only way to fix the rear joint is to replace the whole driveshaft.

I have a Chilton's manual that doesn't give much info about this.

Any information would be welcome.

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RE: U joints - 12/18/2007 8:17:32 PM

rodmanmazda

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Look up drive shaft shops in the yellow pages where u live, I've had 2 rebuilt by similiar shops. They ended up making the u-joints replaceable but you have to be careful the one you have isn't worn too much (nothing to rebuild).

(in reply to D Duty)

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