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d27 joint ?'s

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jcarson, Aug 9, 2006.

  1. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    i broke the darn wheel of the jeep right where the 6 bolts hold it on. the axle broke too where can i get a joint what are they called it dosnt look like a ujoint. also can i drill the holes out and thread them then install studs how does one keep that from breaking?besides takeing off the 35"s and spacers thats not an option,jared
     
    jcarson, Aug 9, 2006
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  2. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    ou can use the modern Ujonit style axle shaft in there. So you can find one , do a want ad in the forum. As for the knuckle, you probably wont be able to drill em out. Fortunately you can also find a knuckle to replace the broken one. Do a search for Knuckle stud upgrade. This eliminates the bolts to hold the spindle on, you will add Dana 30 studs and you will not have an issue with the wheel coming off anymore. But dont worry, you can find the parts, they are not that scarce.
     
    DanStew, Aug 9, 2006
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  3. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Knuckle stud upgrade time: http://earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2367&highlight=Knuckle+Stud


    Are you referring to the U-joint in the axle? What year is your Jeep? Does it have a D27 or D25 (I can see the subject, just wondering if you're sure)? Might have a Bendix or Rzeppa unit swapped in or if it's an earlier 25 it could be stock, maybe. Just buy a later D27 Cardan Cross unit put that in. :)
     
    sparky, Aug 9, 2006
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  4. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    sparky, Aug 9, 2006
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  5. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    heres the pics for those like me who dont read so wellR) .oh yea check the new truck i got 95 runs like a top has good air brand new wild countrys for 1500bucks what a buy its got a 300 dollar stereo. i might as heel show you how i did it too. booze:beer: new truck:) seen the jeep:hurrican: thought hmmmm lets get a good pic... so i went heel bent for election over a preety sttep hill thought if i go fast enough i could jump it:twisted: ,the front end hit HARD:?
     
    jcarson, Aug 9, 2006
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  6. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    thanks guys
     
    jcarson, Aug 9, 2006
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  7. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    mr.stew are you saying i can get the ujoint i need from napa or somewhere like that.or are you saying i need to change axel shafts sorry for the confusion.,jared
     
    jcarson, Aug 10, 2006
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  8. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    First, which joint style do you have?

    If it's the normal Cardan cross get it at NAPA. If it's Bendix or Rzeppa, upgrade to a Cardan cross style axle shaft.
     
    sparky, Aug 10, 2006
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  9. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    i see now, im not sure what i have i dint look that close but its a 55 stock is never been changed thanks,jared
     
    jcarson, Aug 10, 2006
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  10. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Does it look like a "normal" u-joint? Or like an air cooled VW CV joint with a bunch of balls in a cage? If it's normal that's the Cardan cross style, go to NAPA. If not post a WTB or check the Willys Tech parts board for a later Dana 27 axle shaft. It'll drop right in and have the later style u-joint.
     
    sparky, Aug 10, 2006
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  11. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    is it the long side or short side of the axle that busted?
     
    DanStew, Aug 10, 2006
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  12. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    its the drivers side so i guess the long side im sure its a regular ujoint,i would have noticed if it was not thanks,jared
     
    jcarson, Aug 10, 2006
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  13. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    let me look and see what i have. i may have a long side shaft
    you are welcome to it if i have it
     
    DanStew, Aug 10, 2006
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  14. mpc

    mpc Member

    Well, if you're going to keep jumping it, you might as well buy a few more axles while you're at Napa. You're gonna need them.:rofl:
     
    mpc, Aug 11, 2006
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  15. $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

    Jeeps fly great, just don't land so well...

    I have a set of d27 axels if you haven't found some yet.
     
    $ sink, Aug 11, 2006
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  16. jcarson

    jcarson Member

    well i posted in the want ads.ineed the drivers side axle if some one has one please email or pm ill paypal ya for it.thanks,jared
     
    jcarson, Aug 13, 2006
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