Propeller shaft rebuild?

Lilloui05

Lilloui05

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Looks like my U Joints are toast. Removed the driveshaft/propeller shaft and all the U Joints feel grainy.

Has anyone had any luck rebuilding these? I'm going to stop by a Driveshaft shop once our weather clears up. Was just wondering if anyone else has tried getting these rebuilt.PXL_20230201_002437656.jpg PXL_20230201_002409378.jpg PXL_20230201_002421540.jpg PXL_20230201_002430025.jpg
 
This info needs to be fact checked...Im pulling it from the back of my mind.
The front joint can be regreased and you can use a Subi CV shaft boot. Read here.
The U-joints are replaceable but not listed. The shaft shop tech will have to measure them. I have a shaft with new U-joints hanging on my garage wall, but have been delinquent finding out what part numbers. One joint is for an MPV and the other 2 are from a 70s Mazda pickup I think. Bearings for the hangers are also available...
https://www.jimellismazdaparts.com/...Center-Support-Bearing/1898754/MA0225155.html
They are a standard roller bearing and can be cross referenced. Pressing them out/in could be the difficult part.
 
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Good info! Thank you.

At one point I had taken the time to find what U Joints are supposed to fit, because I was going to rebuild it myself. But that was years ago and I can't find where I saved my excel file with measurements and part numbers.
 
Driveshaft shop in my area won't rebuild it. Stopped by today so they could look at.

I'm considering buying a used eBay one to try and rebuild it myself, but then I won't be able to balance it. Maybe I just need to save up for the DSS aluminum one.
 
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