mazfg Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'm going to take my propshaft out and replace the UJ's, but also it needs balancing as getting a rumble around 45-60mph. I was pointed to http://www.propshaft-services.co.uk/" as a good company. As for UJ's what does anyone recommend...non greaseable or greasable types? Is it straight forward job replacing the UJ's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 They are a good company. They once balanced a prop for me while I waited. I removed and refitted it in their car park, which amused them. This was a (long) while ago mind...... (198X 😲)Fitting UJs is not too bad a job usually - once you've acquired the knack. Might be worth asking them what they'd charge seeing as you are taking it there anyway and then they could also inspect it for a knackered sliding spline before wasting a couple of UJs on a duff one.....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollysdad Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I've used these people and were very good http://www.dandfltd.co.uk/ they charge £65 plus vat for a pair of UJ's and a balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks for that...I'll give Propshaft services a call tomorrow. Would be great if they still do a while you wait service abs like the idea of them doing my ujs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 yes some people will say you should have greasable u/js or the ones for Freelanders are better quality but if you can get it all done for a price like that I recommend you go ahead as it can be quite a fiddly job. Mine was slightly bent and had to be straightened with heat which of course brings an additional cost.... However I would check the play in the sliding joint carefully before starting - if its excessive you'll always struggle to be vibration free. Also mark everything before you dismantle it including the flanges cos, although in theory it shouldnt make any difference, why not put it back together exactly as it was and reduce the risk of any problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 http://davemacprops.co.uk/ - Most midlands peoples prefered company. Very good, and do props for top end motorsport etc too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 So, I've just spoken with Propshaft services.. Balanced and checked with new UJ's fitted £100 with vat. They also offer a pickup and delivery which is handy as I live an hour away, £44 picked up and delivered....total £144. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Quoted from Nick Jones They are a good company. They once balanced a prop for me while I waited. I removed and refitted it in their car park, which amused them. This was a (long) while ago mind...... (198X 😲) My brother and I did that too, same place, same time frame. And I still have the car in question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 I asked about the while you wait. ..theyre so busy they don't offer that now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I think I just turned up there and asked...... don't have that car any more - it emigrated to Perth WA without me.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Propshaft out. The UJ at the gearbox end was very stiff, a bit if WD40 loosened it up but found it not very smooth...definitely shot and certainly wouldn't have helped!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Also noticed on the sliding joint, what looks like a blanking plug. ..I presume this is to fit a grease nipple, for greasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Well, I got the propshaft back on Friday. Amazing service from Propshaft services. Picked up on Monday, delivered back on Friday. 2 new UJ's(they also have (slim) grease nipples fitted) and a balance. It's even been re-sprayed in satin black which is great. Total cost £122 with TNT pickup and delivery (although I think they only charged me one way!)Fitted and taken for a test drive...wow, what a differenece..wished I'd done this when i first got the car!! No vibration at higher speeds, gearbox seems less whiny too...Also the Prop was found fitted with the sliding joint near the diff end! According to the book, should be at the gearbox end..which is as I've done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Don't know what book you've got, but the sliding joint should be at the diff end. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Don't think it makes any practical difference apart from being a lot easier to access for greasing at the diff end.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Haynes manual shows it away from diff. And picture on Canleys site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Quoted from mazfg Haynes manual shows it away from diff. And picture on Canleys site. Some of the factory literature does show them this way, however the workshop manual shows the spline immediately in front of the diff, which is how all of my Triumphs have been configured.Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 The thing is I put it back in the way it came out (spline near diff ) then decided to swap it as a few people had remarked it was the wrong way and the manuals / pictures I had said it was also correct that way. .... I'll leave it be for now....as I'm removing the gearbox at the end of the season I'll swapost it again then. .. I bought new flange bolts n nyloc nuts from Canleys for the Prop flanges...they were fine at the diff end but seemed a little short on the gearbox end as the nyloc nuts look like they could do a few turns more for the bolt to be at least flush with the nut.... the originals were longer. I think the flanges at the gearbox end must be thicker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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