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Old 10-23-2017, 10:57 AM   #1
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I just rebuild my original Ujoint and it came out beautiful. Have not put it in yet but now hesitant. Something I was looking at over the weekend mentioned balancing a Ujoint. I had not heard of balancing the joint and now thinking of the driveshaft as well. Any ideas or helpful hints while I have everything apart? Looking forward to getting it back together and going for a drive but NOT looking forward to taking it apart again for a while....lol. Thanks, Jim
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Old 10-23-2017, 11:18 AM   #2
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Nope, not an issue. Forget it
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Old 10-23-2017, 11:44 AM   #3
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Did you assemble the two halves of the U-joint in the same orientation as it was before? That should assure balance.
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Old 10-23-2017, 09:54 PM   #4
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I wouldn't worry about it. Just be sure it has lots of grease. I pack them full.
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Old 10-23-2017, 09:58 PM   #5
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Balancing the shaft is common with open drive lines, but not with closed drive lines.
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