front driveshaft woos
 

I recently put a sm465/205 behind my deisel.:) Problem was my front shaft is too long, so I got the shaft with the doners. It has a bad cv at the rear of the shaft.:( Is this something you can replace as a whole or must I take it apart to fix?

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

If its the same as my truck, the ujoints are replaceable.

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

Big collar with 2 u-joints. I was hoping I could replace the whole thing.

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

yes they're replaceable

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

I think you'll have to take it to a drive shaft shop to have the entire CV replaced. If the ball pivot in the center is worn out that'd be best anyway. (Or get a complete driveshaft, it's probably be cheaper).

If the center pivot ball is ok, I'd just replace the u-joints. 20 bucks versus...what 200??150???

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

new u-joints......................$15.00ea.
new ball pivot....................$43.99
new drive shaft..................$189.99

To have my 4x4 back for the rest of the winter.........priceless:)

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

Let us know how the 465/205 works with the diesel. Real stump puller is my guess.

Re: front driveshaft woos
 

even without the front axle. lots of pull but no get up and go. hope to change that come spring tho with new rears and gears.