1500d driveshaft question

[cam0148]

Has anyone ever made or had made a universal joint style drive shaft for a 1500d.

I am having nothing but issues with my, keeps loosing the 4wd, because the steel balls keep falling out of place.

Therefor I was thinking that a ujoint might be a better solution.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[gbirky]

I've never done it, but it sure seems like it should work. My YM1110D and YM1301D both use universal joints on the front drive shaft. So does the YM1510D.

 

[cam0148]

I dont suppose you could take a pic of the u joint to show me.

It would be helpfull to show a machinest what I really want done.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[lens12]

If you do put in universal joints , you'll also have to allow for a change in length. Before you go to all the work to do this you may want to replace the spring. I've come across a couple YM1500ds with this problem & the spring was not strong enough.

 

[cam0148]

Thanks for the advice on the spring. I have already replaced it and the spring did not help.

When I look at the pinion in the front axel one of the groves is worn more then the others, which I beleive is the cause of the slippage.