Miata U-joints not replace/rebuildable?
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.
Last edited by mtrx804; 02-24-2014 at 04:03 PM.
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.
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.
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.Originally Posted by Rogue
If its not clanking, might be a wheel bearing or pinion bearing.
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.
Great recommendation, got it and installing tonight. Thanks
Ours are built in California.
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