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timeframe for earlier style u-joints...

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by evanjm, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. evanjm

    evanjm Yeah, it's got an F-head.

    What years did they install the Bendix and Rzeppa joints in early CJs?
    I always thought it was just in the early 2As that they used anything other than Spicer-type joints, but a 3A I've been working on has Rzeppa joints.

    Was it all across the board with the flatties? Also, what was the point of using the different style joints?

    thanks,
    evan
     
    evanjm, Jul 31, 2007
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  2. SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

    Basically there were three in the closed knuckle front axles. My '56 came with Bendix, still have the little tag that ID's it as "Bendix Equipped"
     
    SIDSCJ, Aug 1, 2007
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  3. evanjm

    evanjm Yeah, it's got an F-head.

    does anyone know why they used all these different styles?
     
    evanjm, Aug 1, 2007
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  4. JeepsRcool

    JeepsRcool Member

    availability at the times?
     
    JeepsRcool, Aug 2, 2007
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  5. Gwillys

    Gwillys 1953 CJ3B

    When checking u-joints. How should they feel smooth as you twist and turn them? How would i know if they needed replacement?
     
    Gwillys, Aug 6, 2007
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  6. jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

    If they are standard u-joints you can grab each side, if there is play in the joint they are bad.
     
    jeepfreak81, Aug 10, 2007
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