Jeep WJ Driveshaft Special - Part 1 - Vortex Garage Ep. 16

PARTS AND TOOL LINKS:

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-----PARTS FOR FRONT DOUBLE CARDAN SHAFT:-----

Front U-Joint:
SPICER 5-153X U-Joint / 1310 Series
https://amzn.to/3S52UVc
NOTE: In the video, I had three of these - one I used in the front driveshaft at the diff side, and the other two for the rear driveshaft. You CAN technically use these in the double cardan joint (as I understand) though I used MOOG 269s instead. I think the large greasefitting on these may interfere so if you use them you'll probably want to get low profile grease fittings or install caps when in use. If you did use them successfully, leave a comment and share if they work with the grease caps they include!

Double-Joint U-Joints:
MOOG 269
https://amzn.to/4eZTWlE
NOTE: 2 are needed for the cardan joint.

Spicer 211544X Socket Yoke Assembly (1 needed)
https://amzn.to/3XY95Op

Slinger - DL-SP-1310-1330-1350-SLINGER
Also known as: Spicer 2-86-418 Seal
https://amzn.to/4bFRVrY
NOTE: The long form part number has been hard to find - it appears in some research that "2-86-418" is the same part.

Strap and Bolts for Joints (Can use originals, but if needed replacement)
MOOG 437-10 Universal Joint Strap Kit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
https://amzn.to/3XVMGBm


----- PARTS FOR CV FRONT DRIVESHAFT: -----

U-Joint at Diff Side:
SPICER 5-153X U-Joint / 1310 Series (1 needed)
https://amzn.to/3S52UVc

CV Joint:
Used in Video: Driveshaftparts.com ME807 - it is still in service with many miles on it:
https://www.driveshaftparts.com/ME807

This appears to be the actual Dana/Spicer Part - but I haven't used it, but it sounds like it is:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
or to find sources to purchase:
https://www.danaaftermarket.com/spice...

Strap and Bolts for Joints (Can use originals, but if needed replacement)
MOOG 437-10 Universal Joint Strap Kit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
https://amzn.to/3XVMGBm


----- PARTS FOR REAR UJOINT DRIVESHAFT: -----

U-Joints - (2 needed)
SPICER 5-153X U-Joint / 1310 Series
https://amzn.to/3S52UVc

Strap and Bolts for Diff Side (Can use original, but if needed replacement)
MOOG 437-10 Universal Joint Strap Kit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
https://amzn.to/3XVMGBm


----- TOOLS: -----
Banding tool (stlye used in video):

GEARWRENCH CV Joint Boot Clamp Tightening Wrench - 3191D
https://amzn.to/4bCCHnU
The kit I received used the long bands needing this type of tool.

If you have the crimp bands, you'll want this one:
GEARWRENCH CV Boot Clamp Tool - 3955
https://amzn.to/3XSSN9D

It's great to have BOTH in the shop. But if you want an alternative, I haven't used these but they seem to have good reviews:

Alt. Toolset with both styles:
ABN CV Joint Ear Clamp Banding Tool & Boot Crimp Pliers 2-Piece Kit
https://amzn.to/4debhpF



---- Video Description -----
On this episode of Vortex Garage, it's Part 1 of our Jeep WJ Driveshaft Special! In the driveshaft special, we're going to get into the details of the different types of WJ driveshafts you'll find, the pro's and con's of each, tips to upgrade to a double cardan, and more!

In Part one, we also rebuild two front WJ driveshafts - one with an Rzeppa (CV) joint and fixed yoke, and the other with a double cardan joint and fixed yoke.

In Part 2 (coming soon) we will rebuild rear driveshafts from both a 4.0l WJ and a 4.7l WJ, and install all these driveshafts...