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U Joint Replacement On this page we show you how to replace u joints at home with normal tools and without needing a special u joint removal tool.  The first thing you'll need to do is evaluate the drive shaft you are working on. You should make sure that the rest of the drive shaft is in good condition and that replacing the joints will be enough to get that old drive shaft back in good working order. Things to look for are loose or seized splines, dented or rusty tubes, damaged or worn yokes. U joint replacement cost us...

At Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts, it’s our pleasure to serve as the top source for all driveshafts, driveshaft parts and driveshaft replacements. From common Jeep driveshaft products for the Jeep CJ and numerous other models to a variety of other brands and driveshaft components, we’re here to assist with any related needs you may have. Naturally, some of our most common clients are those who are dealing with bad or failing driveshafts in their current vehicles, which can cause a variety of issues. If you’ve never experienced such an issue before, however, you may not be quite sure whether...

At Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts, we're your go-to source for all your Jeep driveshaft needs. We offer high-quality 4x4 driveshaft products and components to fit various Jeep models, including the Jeep CJ, Jeep JK, JL, and others. One crucial component found on many Jeep types, such as the YJ and TJ Wranglers, is the slip yoke. In addition, you might also hear about a slip yoke eliminator, which can be installed for several reasons in your Jeep. In this article, we'll discuss both the slip yoke and slip yoke eliminator, as well as why you might want or need...

The ultimate travel drive shaft is used in applications requiring extreme amounts of stroke on the drive shaft, such as a shackle reversal system.  With the exception of the spline stub, This drive shaft is made with off the shelf components. Using a length of 1.375" diameter spline, made to automotive specifications. (Other companies offer a similar shaft made with softer agricultural components) The huge amounts of stroke are obtained by constructing the drive shaft so that this long spline fits internal into the tube section of the drive shaft. Assuming that we are beginning with enough length in the...

If you are working on a completely custom rock buggy or something so highly modified that you don't even know where to begin, we have you covered. Take a look at the information provided in the links below. These will help you to determine the type and size of drive shaft that will work best in your unique application. If you prefer, or if you are having trouble making sense of all of this, give us a call and talk to one of our real life experts with 20+ years in the business. How to measure drive shaft angles How...