U joint question LX-V-80 part numbers (1 Viewer)

[Inspector]

I am unable to source moog u joints in this God forsaken place. I found some on Amazon with part numbers 285 for the front and 389 for the rear U Joints.

Also, here

moog-ujoint-packagedeal757 | U Joint Replacement Kit | 91-97 Toyota Landcruiser 4WD

Complete U Joint replacement kit for the 1991-1997 Toyota Landcruiser 4WD. Made by MOOG and backed by a 3 year to limited lifetime warranty. In stock to ship! moog-ujoint-packagedeal757

www.moog-suspension-parts.com

moog-ujoint-packagedeal1151 | U Joint Replacement Kit | 1996-1997 Lexus LX450 | MOOG

Complete U Joint replacement kit for the 1996-1997 Lexus LX450. Made by MOOG and backed by a 3 year to limited lifetime warranty. Free shipping! In stock today! moog-ujoint-packagedeal1151

www.moog-suspension-parts.com

Like most parts is the LC and LX parts the same number for these two vehicles?

Was going to upload the ripped up U-Joint photos, but the image is too large. Odd they are from a 35mm cannon.

 

[CharlieS]

Not sure your location, but Cruiser Outfitters hooked me up

 

[Kernal]

Can you get OEM Toyota U-joints shipped to you??

 

[Inspector]

Not sure your location, but Cruiser Outfitters hooked me up

I have bought lots of stuff from Kirk. He ships.

 

[Inspector]

Can you get OEM Toyota U-joints shipped to you??

I should as I think these are original equipment at 215k on the truck. LOL

 

[BILT4ME]

I am unable to source moog u joints in this God forsaken place. I found some on Amazon with part numbers 285 for the front and 389 for the rear U Joints.

Also, here

moog-ujoint-packagedeal757 | U Joint Replacement Kit | 91-97 Toyota Landcruiser 4WD

Complete U Joint replacement kit for the 1991-1997 Toyota Landcruiser 4WD. Made by MOOG and backed by a 3 year to limited lifetime warranty. In stock to ship! moog-ujoint-packagedeal757

www.moog-suspension-parts.com

moog-ujoint-packagedeal1151 | U Joint Replacement Kit | 1996-1997 Lexus LX450 | MOOG

Complete U Joint replacement kit for the 1996-1997 Lexus LX450. Made by MOOG and backed by a 3 year to limited lifetime warranty. Free shipping! In stock today! moog-ujoint-packagedeal1151

www.moog-suspension-parts.com

Like most parts is the LC and LX parts the same number for these two vehicles?

Was going to upload the ripped up U-Joint photos, but the image is too large. Odd they are from a 35mm cannon.

Why Moog?

If I have a choice for these,
1) Toyota
2) Matsuba
3) Someone.

 

[Kernal]

Agree, no reason not to go with OEM or the Made in Japan Matsuba U-joints.

IME the key to long life of your U-joints is frequent regreasing (at least every 5-10k miles) with a quality grease.

Interesting discussion on correct U-joint installation (watch the videos
if you want to see how the "shop teacher" does it):

How to center and adjust axial play when installing Univeral joints (U-joints)

This is not meant to be a step-by-step how to do it thread, it's more meant as a place to discuss the correct (?best) method to install U-joints including the methods/procedures to center the U joints in the yolks and adjust axial play. There's plenty of videos on you-tubby showing people...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[gummycarbs]

Amayama would be something like $130 for all four, plus shipping, so maybe another $20. Makes no sense to pay just as much for Moog.

 

[LandLocked93]

Went with Cruiser Outfitters for Matsuba units.
Zero issues.

 

[Inspector]

Now how to get the F'in things off. 200k is a lot of years/miles to never be removed. Not enough room for my big wrenches to get in there. Don't remember my 91 being so difficult. Wiil order from Kirk today.

 

[Inspector]

Aside of a bloody forehead I win. Last night sprayed it down and again this morning. Fought the last one to the death.... I WIN ! ! ! ! ! !

 

[BILT4ME]

Aside of a bloody forehead I win. Last night sprayed it down and again this morning. Fought the last one to the death.... I WIN ! ! ! ! ! !

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Time for a new DS

 

[Inspector]

Time for a new DS

Really, doesn't seem destroyed. Let me put on readers and take another look.

You are correct. Now where to source this from... Can I just replace the yolk as it is the spline end?

 

[BILT4ME]

Really, doesn't seem destroyed. Let me put on readers and take another look.

I've heard you can get them from Toyota.

Maybe some other places.

Have you shopped for Moog U-joints lately?

 

[audi2nr]

Really, doesn't seem destroyed. Let me put on readers and take another look.

You are correct. Now where to source this from... Can I just replace the yolk as it is the spline end?

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partsouq.com
3714060340 457$ front shaft complete
3711060520 479$ rear shaft complete
plus shipping

 

[Inspector]

I've heard you can get them from Toyota.

Maybe some other places.

Have you shopped for Moog U-joints lately?

Nope,,, Y'all talked me into Cruiser Outfitters. Going to see if they can fix me up on all parts I need. As always MUD has me spending more $$$$$ LOL.

 

[Inspector]

partsouq.com
3714060340 457$ front shaft complete
3711060520 479$ rear shaft complete
plus shipping

thanks

 

[gummycarbs]

Wow!

 

[Inspector]

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Wow!

She drives a lot smoother now. I thought all that rumble was due to my crappy tires. Tires are still shaking the truck, but nowhere near as bad.

 

[Kernal]

Is that a big grinder gouge on the yolk, and did the fractured post break during removal or was that the problem (fracture line looks old)??

FWIW I attached a photo showing an originally installed U-joint (97 FZJ80) recently pulled that had 250,000 miles on it. Replacing it due to brinneling of one of the spider's posts.

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If you click twice on the photo to magnify you can see very slight wear on three of the four posts (can't feel any step where the roller bearings rode on the posts).

One post however, bottom right, has some brinneling. If you look very closely at the flat end of the brinneled post you can see uneven wear on the surface that rotates/wears on the inside bottom of the end cap.


250,000 mile original FZJ80 U-joint:

Keeping these joints well lubricated is key to a long life IME/IMHO.

Here's a link with some good photos and discussion of U-joint failures including some U-joint fractures. FWIW

U Joint | Machine Service, Inc.

www.machineservice.com