Guys I need your help. I was told this morning that because I lifted my jeep Chrysler Canada will not honor the warranty for the U joints. The stupid biatch 'service advisor' even put on the service order that I modified my 'drivetrain' I had to call her back and correct her that I modified the SUSPENSION....dipshite....

Anyway I have been searching here and other sites for the replacement parts for the U joints. The OEM is part number 68017182AA for dana 44's but I don't want to go that route as they want (get this) $135 plus tax (13%) for each one here in good ole Canada.

Has anyone switched to another maufacturer such as Spicer? And what is the part number? Has it got the cup size of 1.062" or 1.188"? Yeah I know Double D's cup size for sure right lol? I have the 08 Rubicon.

I'd appreciate any help as I will get under tonight after work and check out/measure the size myself. Figured if I could get an answer I would order them today.

 

call up northridge4x4 and get a set of CTM's. they cost more but are a much better replacement and one that will last.

 

Thanks WOL - Remember 'Newb' - CTM?

 

sorry, CTM is the brand of u-joint. they'll know what you want

 

OUCH! $240 for one U joint? Wow they must be made of cryptonite......I best change my name from Rokklymer to curbclimber lol....I don't do any heavy wheeling on rocks maybe twice a year and it's my DD...

 

unfortunately, the factory u-joint is your only bet then and up in canada, you should be changing them out about once every 2 years - more if you see a lot of salty roads. over the summer, i ran the rubicon with a bunch of canadians and most had u-joints going out and we had to replace 2 on the trail. the CTM's are pricey but, you won't need to keep changing them out.

 

I can get the factory ones for $69.99 each US Mail shipping to Canada would only be like $20. Give me a call if you want to order them. I can also get the CTM's for $227.99 each. CTM's are nice, just grease and go. They will last forever if you keep them greased, you will break shafts before the u-joints

Give me a call.

Bryan

 

Unrelated, and not a thread hijack, but if that's the case, then why on earth did you get a RUBICON? Not hating, just inquisitive. I suppose you might want it for the Canadian winters, but when I bought my Sahara (DD also) the ends couldn't justify the ducats, even though I would LOVE to have that capability for the once or twice a year when I may possibly if I can get to Rausch Creek do it. Like I said, just interested. To each his/her own.

 

Vedo13 - fair question. I bought it used and fell in live with the yellow. Felt comfortable buying it as it wasn't abused and the former owner lost his job and had to sell it for that reason. Could have been an X, didn't matter. Hell you could get around in all kinds of vehicles here in the north lol. (I'm 20 minutes from Buffalo or Niagara Falls). Being a Rubicon was just added incentive, besides I will get up where some of the bigger boys play in northern Ontario sooner or later.

 

Bustabizz - Are these OEM or does Spicer make an aftermarket that is fairly good? I've got a friend in upstate New York that can receive shipments.

Scott