U joint?!

[BigRb247]

Well i had someone put in my clutch a couple weeks ago and one they said my driveshaft was bad, and the other thing he said was bad was my rear u- joint. Now i somewhat know what the u joint is, but i was just wondering how much a new one is, and what u think a shop would charge to put it in. The guy is gana find me a used drivesaft put he said he doesnt want to do the u-joint becuase it really sucks. Any feedback would help. Thanks

 

[PropXprt]

Well if I was in your shoes I would ask this guy to show and explain to you why your driveshaft is "bad." U-Joints are a pita to change but they aren't that bad to replace, just takes some persistance and alot of abusive language. I don't think they are very pricey but I haven't had to change any on a dsm, for my dad's truck though, I paid 12$ for a new u-joint. Check out this link, they have a good faq for replacing them. http://www.plymouthlaser.com/dshaft.htm
Any more questions pm me and I'd be happy to go more in depth with you.
Rob

 

[pianoman]

there not that bad to do. me and my cousin did his in his 165,xxx 90. it took us 2 1/2 hours for both u joints and the carrier bearings. his was making a clunking noise(and thumping which is why we replaced the C.B'S)when he would put it in gear and start to let out the clutch.