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UJ and prop problem please help me.

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UJ and prop problem please help me. - 4/2/2007 5:59:38 AM

mussells

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about a year ago my front uj (gearbox end) went on my proshaft and has i had`nt owned it long i put it doewn to lack of maintenance...WEll since then i`ve had it lifted by 2inches and thats all...At the weekend the uj went again is this because i`ve lifted it or what????? how can i solve the problem and is there any other reason its eaten a uj in 12months???? please help.

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RE: UJ and prop problem please help me. - 4/3/2007 6:43:06 AM

Adz

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Lifting the car by 2 inches will put extra strain on the UJ as it's operating at a different angle than stock - doubtful it would go in just 12 months though unless your previous replacement was a dodgy pattern part.

More likely it's a servicing issue... if your truck goes near mud or water while off road, grease the UJ's and the sliding joint on the prop when you get home and it'll last a heck of a lot longer.

Hardy Spicer UJ componenents are pretty good ;)

(in reply to mussells)

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