Reply to "WTB Spicer Half Shafts"

We’ve discussed this numerous times before but it is worthwhile to repeat it again. Not all stock half Shafts can successfully have their U joints replaced. The problem is caused by a factory machining error in the yokes that were machined too large/incorrectly. From some of the examples I’ve seen it looks like the machined bore was not smooth so the U joint caps fit tightly when first installed at the factory and then over time worked on the yoke and become loose. In the case of my own half shafts some idiot tack welded some of the caps to the yoke. http://www.panteraplace.com/Te...e%20rebuild%2014.jpg Got to love the shade tree mechanics, especially the ones that have access to welding equipment!

The horrific damage a broken half shaft can cause to your car not counting killing you in crash far out weights the cost of a quality set of new half shafts. If you have ever seen a car damaged from a broken half shaft you all understand what I’m talking about. The ones that rip the side out of the ZF are pretty interesting too!

Mike