U joints giving me problems... went to get it replaced. They told me theres no way to replace just the u-joints and would have to replace the whole thing.
never heard that before.
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U joints giving me problems... went to get it replaced. They told me theres no way to replace just the u-joints and would have to replace the whole thing.
never heard that before.
It's true.
The Driveshaft Specialist will sell you a new Miata driveshaft for $300. It's heavier duty and comes with greasable, REPLACEABLE U-joints. Almost next-day service. No complaints.
http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/...tml/Mazda.html
Other alternative is used. I have a two 1.6 and one 1.8 driveshaft sitting in the garage. They all have a "notch" you can feel when you turn the U-joints, but were not vibrating when removed. I just didn't like that notch. You could make me an offer. :D
Thanks y'all, I'm guess I should order the one from San Antonio if I need it by this Sunday. :S
Wonder if this one could make it another autox day. Its just a slight hum...for now. Hehe.
If its not clanking, might be a wheel bearing or pinion bearing.
http://public.snapon.com/R_RRD/ItemD...ges/GA111D.jpg
949 actually sells the driveshafts that are built by the San Antonio outfit (or maybe Emilio has a CA shop that builds up the same thing).
Seriously, that San Antonio outfit is fast. I've gotten 3 driveshafts from them (1 Mercedes, 2 Miatas). Highly recommended.
You can feel the resistance in the joint on the front end of the drive shaft. Its not smooth at all, not like the other end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue
Then again, who knows. It could be both.
I will probably go with them because of how quick the turnaround is and the reviews were all good.Quote:
Originally Posted by hornetball
Great recommendation, got it and installing tonight. Thanks :DQuote:
Originally Posted by hornetball
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Ours are built in California.Quote:
Originally Posted by hornetball
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