Double Cardan Drive Shaft Restoration/Rebuild

[@Basslicks82]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. No fluff, no showy production crap...just informative, entertaining, and relaxing. Thank you, my man.

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

Now that's how you make a step by step video to do a double cardan joint. This is the best video out there.

[@ryanhoaglin9907]

Wow. Great and masterful demo without any distracting music or dialog. I've been doing u joints with a vice for years and this looks much less stressful. Thank you for a great video.

[@mark_osborne]

So true ! I'm about to break out my ball joint press !!!

[@choad000]

I like videos of people that are just good at shit. No music, no life story just info. Thank you.

[@neitzsche5150]

Outstanding workmanship and attention to detail. Very well done video, too.

[@korvtm]

Good video.Every time I see one of these I am reminded of the time back in the early 80's I was in a shop that made drive shafts,to pick up one the we needed.Guy came in carrying a drive shaft that was twisted so badly that it was almost flat in places.Said driver tried to move truck brakes were frozen,driver simply rev'd engine up to goverened speed,then,with tranny in lowest gear,dumped the clutch.Driver was looking for a new job,Mech was cursing the fact that he had to work outside in very cold weather.

[@greengohm]

Hey, you dented MY driveshaft!

[@lucyxchan6808]

No you dented MY driveshaft!

[@FasterBastard1]

MY driveshafts dented too!

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Love watching someone work with proper tools. Excellent work and video.

[@jeffbrown3963]

You're missing the part where the bolt heads round off and won't come loose and you wind up changing the differential yoke. And then the snap rings turn to dust when you try to remove them. Lol Other than that a perfect video - we'll done!

[@stewiegriffin88]

😂😂😂 exactly, all bc chrysler just had to make the bolts a stupid size

[@JohnResciniti]

This was a fun one. Driveshafts should all be looking like that. I have pretty much the same on my Ford Explorer, but the double cardan is on the rear driveshaft too. I was almost thinking "hey this guy built up his explorer too!" we are a rare, weird breed us 4x4 explorer enthusiasts! Good work!

[@s3viking_Y2K_Sport]

Never knew Cherokee XJ front driveshafts were similar to explorer driveshafts..

[@RescueRestoration]

This is the best Editing and Restoration video on KZbin 🤩🥳, i love it😍

[@shaygarriock3165]

Hi, great video! Can you tell me what the seal is called that you install at 11:01? Thanks so much!

[@bertgrau9246]

I did one of those on a 76 Cadillac, I didn't have the nice tools, but it really wasn't a bad job. I didn't bead blast and paint though . Very good job SIR

[@Mike-su8si]

Neither did we last year so it'll just keep on rusting

[@samsanfillipo9212]

Great video! By far the best one I've seen yet. I like the detail and cleanliness that you put into your work. I'm getting ready to do the same job. I've never done the double cardan shaft before until no. Thank you for your video I'm sure many others will enjoy it as well. Keep wrenching!

[@RestorationStation]

Hope your retaining clips aren't as rusted in as mine were

[@JBenedict02]

Gonna rebuild mine here soon since the double cardan ball has started squeaking and everything is original. This video definitely will help and you made it look so simple!

[@banshanllyngdoh277]

At 11:18 I have the exact component on my car. As it is located within the shaft, with no lubricating access, it gets damaged very often. Squeaky noises would eventually start. What is the role of this particular component? I intend to remove the ball socket entirely. Is it advisable to run the car without this component?

[@70rrsteve51]

THANK YOU!! I have to rebuild mine from a ‘99 Dakota…and now I have some confidence to give it a shot.

[@MegaDargar]

If you needed a video to rebuild a driveline, then you probably shouldn't be doing it. They are not hard, but this video makes it seem too easy. U joints never are this easy. I pretty much always cut them in half cause the caps never come out where I live. So much salt on the roads in the winter.

[@70rrsteve51]

@@MegaDargar Thanks for the helpful input, but I’ve just finished the project. Good thing I didn’t take your advice to give up before starting. This is an ex-Yukon Dakota, so there wasn’t the rust that you’d likely have had to deal with.

[@MegaDargar]

@@70rrsteve51 where I live they spray a salt brine on the roads in the winter, and it just destroys cars... Stuff gets in every knook and cranny and rots everything out

[@grahampickering1560]

I'm really looking forward to the next installment 🙂🚗🛠

[@Garth2011]

I believe Dodge 4x4 Trucks had those damn U joints which can cause a major damage issue if and when that double joint fails because of lack of grease every 5,000 miles. Depending on the year, those 4x4 systems got designed to always turn because they decided to control engagement at the hubs vs. inside the transfer case. So, this eliminated "free wheeling" on the front drive gear thus, always turning and in need of servicing not to mention unnecessary drag on the drivetrain when in 2x4. Ford did the same thing and they both also changed the front wheel bearings to a unit and single bearing design which would also fail around 60,000 miles because the design couldn't hold up with the side to side forces.

[@Spruce-Bug]

What is the part called that seals the two drive shafts together? Mine is leaking bad and I'm trying to find a replacement on rock auto. Great video i found it really helpful taking apart my drive shaft at home!

[@williamowens1325]

It's a grease seal

[@williamowens1325]

Its pressed on the yoke. Quadratec sell them.

[@zyxnix]

No part list?

[@magcv92]

Nice videos, could you share where to buy the rebuild kit parts with us please? cheers

[@patriciareynolds2729]

good looking ujoints. what brand are they, the blue ones. dont see many greaser holes like that, if it takes grease wont some air have to be displaced?

[@alb2571]

Excelent job man! I have the same cardan on my Excursion and i wonder if you could help me out ro find the replacement parts for it, particularly the center ball joint thig . Would really appreciate

[@dipf7705]

Did you find it?

[@308scoutrfl]

Congratulations,sir. You've created a perfect instructional video. Thank you

[@jpboileau5473]

Good job. The only thing I would do differently is to mark the two parts of the driveshaft so that it can be reassembled the same way is was taken apart, since you didn't rebalance it. Just something to keep in mind.

[@almolloy5817]

X2. I use a centre punch on the yoke ears.

[@tywarren4704]

I have a 1994 Dakota which shares a ton of components with Jeep's of the same era & has a very similar front driveshaft. If his is like mine, there's a spot in the splines that makes it so that there's only one way to put them back together.

[@williamowens1325]

It's a split axle. He don't have to worry about balance since the driveshaft doesn't turn all the time like a TJ front end. The only time this will turn is in 4wd going slow so the minor imbalance won't even show.

[@xj_overlander]

Always great to watch these. Seems like you post a restoration project right when I’m about to work on something, gives me a good idea on something else to clean up!

[@tomc8157]

Good timing! I'm restoring my 96 Dak 4x4 and its the same drive shaft. Excellent info

[@ISIDROGOMEZGALNAREZ]

donde se consigue el kit de reparacion

[@wethomas8911]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your video was truly beneficial to me being confident in successfully tackling and completing my front driveshaft rebuild. Much gratitude.

[@ecoshah]

thanks, your the first of a dozen cardan video rebuild that actually goes beyond the universal joints and fixes the cardan itself. I got a 68 buick electra. No replacement parts or kits available anymore. Any ideas?

[@SilverBullet93GT]

3:00am, watching driveshaft restoration video 3:01am cellphone falls from hand on face 3:01:05 continues watching restoration video

[@carl2591]

not a word was spoken as he tore it all apart.. classic..

[@tonye4176]

Stunning work Wish all mechanics did this

[@brzibung]

impressive video shots under the car. Have you considered using vinegar oe electrolysis to remove the major rust from the components?

[@Smiley10070]

Was there a “parts kit”?

[@NickHockaday]

When you do your first sand blast/rust remover/ silver coat, what is it? Is it like blasting it to raw metal or painting because it looks really good.

[@98FleXJ]

That a good sounding XJ, clean as can be underneath too

[@danphoenix6569]

please god what is the name of that rubber seal that goes on at @11:03 i have scoured the entire internet for the part and rock auto skips rigt over it when looking at ujoint and drive shaft parts

[@colecolwell5941]

I wish you were here to fix mine on my 92 Cherokee lerado

[@Kulio_ib3wc]

Do you consider Moog brand parts to be of good quality? I have used their suspension parts for years but alot of people say Moog parts have really went downhill recently.

[@jeffevans254]

Great job! Except you didn't index the driveline before disassembly so is the drive line still balanced?

[@williamowens1325]

It's a front driveshaft. Pretty sure it's a yj. So that being said a yj front driveshaft doesn't turn all the time since it's split axle. It only turns in 4wd. People don't normally go at a speed in 4wd that would make that big of a difference with a minor imbalance. so let me say that this may be the only video on all of KZbin that answers people question about the front driveshaft grease seal and shows them how to change it. Excellent video from a clearly experienced mechanic. Just appreciate the video dude. If you want one with someone making the marks on the yoke and line and splines and talking for 45 minutes then maybe you can make one. Then people have a mostly balanced front driveshaft for their yj even though it won't matter

[@mightymikee]

​@@williamowens1325 He shows his XJ on his rear driveshaft restoration video.

[@georgemullin7772]

Now that's a nice build exalant job indeed

[@davidhigle5427]

What kind of fluid is he using to clean the parts?

[@mrsunyofficial]

VERY USEFUL VIDEO !

[@benvin10365]

An oddly relaxing and satisfying video.

[@linustha5675]

Is a very minimal play in the middle part (middle slip yoke?) normal for this kind of shaft? Jeep ZJ with dana 30, 242 and douple cardan front shaft (also little play in the front output shaft - rattles like crazy

[@ELKARLOS0116]

When those roller pins went flying i cried a little

[@jberzin3]

Need to mark balance for the 2part ones ;) Great rebuild!

[@williamowens1325]

No he dont

[@williamowens1325]

It's a front driveshaft for a split axle diff. It doesn't turn all the time. When it does turn it's going very slow because the vehicle will be in 4wd so the imbalance will not show that much or make much a difference. I love how so many people try to tell this guy he did something wrong or left something out though. Know your vehicles. If your response is "I've been doing this all my life" it still don't matter.

[@stevanrose7439]

Are these parts available for other vehicles with a cardan joint. My Tacoma has one. That may need replacing some day.

[@johnbrooks7144]

What is the purpose of that spring? I cannot get mine together with that spring installed. When I took it apart, there was no spring. '67 K20 pickup.

[@kyle8546]

I didnt see you mark the slip yoke to the shaft to maintain balance?

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

I missed where you dented your drive shaft. Maybe I wasn't watching close enough. Great restoration as always.

[@aaronbrandes7456]

Well made video. Great production quality. At first I was certain that shaft was the rear shaft from a TTB era Bronco but obviously it is not.

[@bradyrodgers1731]

Most enjoyable videos that I've ever seen!

[@slyfoxxx55]

wow that's what i call a reel video !!! super !!! love it!! thumbs up

[@danbegay3646]

I ordered a front driveshaft for a 78 Bronco and I was sent one with bigger U-joints at each end. Can I just swap the yokes at the transfer case and the front diff?

[@bendavis1392]

Im rebuilding a cj2a and i love your videos

[@mikekowalewski7692]

For some strange reason I find this video quite calming. Keep up the good work...

[@jamisonhuntington7317]

Glad im not the only one that wears white ox gloves in the shop.

[@ratherbefishing4225]

I need to do this on my 99 F-350 and I’ve seen a few people in the comments mention that it’s unnecessary to balance the front driveshaft on a split axle diff vehicle since it only turns in 4wd at low speeds. I drive on ice and snow a lot and need to be able to use my 4x4 at highway speeds if necessary so I’ll have to make sure to do that right. A whole new shaft is 700 Canadian pesos so I’d rather avoid that

[@Quesadla]

aye boss. would you be able to link where you got all the parts, specially that seal for the slip yoke.

[@RestorationStation]

Been so long I can't remember. I've been asked about the slip seal before, but I couldn't find it when I looked. Sorry

[@EdwardClarkIII]

What is that there? Looks like a high pinion with coils? Suspicious.

[@rugbytcheco]

Thenks again for your videos. May I ask you the part number for the ball's rubber boot, please? Thank you

[@JamesStephens-v6l]

Does anybody have the part number/s for the center shaft pieces where the two slip together?

[@BigSmiles214]

What is the brand and name of the c clamp

[@aaronhjelmstrom9727]

How do I get the old slinger off? It looks like the new one just snaps into place?

[@aaronerickson8878]

Are all 3 ujoints the same? O'm ordering ujoints for my 92' and am very confused on the sizes..,

[@keithkrestakos429]

Do you happen to have the part number for the dust cap on the slip yoke?

[@dinakarsoul]

So satisfying to watch this . Always been fascinated with automobile repair works and this was so professional 🙏👌

[@californiakayaker]

I'm not sure what year (dodge?) this is. I have a 2001 2500. That first u-joint you unscrewed with the 5/15 inch and the clamp. apparently Dodge has done some interesting stuff with the u-joints ? One guy was told to get a special one. It had two different sized (slightly) caps on it. The one that goes with the 5/16 nuts and the c clamps had an interesting different c-clamp holding the caps on, it was inside rather than on the end. When I took mine apart it had no C-clamps at all. By inside, I mean the other end of the cap. What have you seen ?

[@shabangbfg]

the video was for a Cherokee

[@cameracamera1319]

i don't give a crap about your vise jaw crushing the crap out of your drive shaft. Crusher.... I am in amazement how easily your U joints came out. Im happy if I don't need to get out the death wheel.....

[@alansmith4734]

Did you check the balance of the shaft, before reassembly? =O

[@jmikaika]

Doesn’t look like he did, but I don’t think it’s that big of a deal on the front since there’s no load on it except for in 4wd.

[@iamlemarksman]

Glad someone made this comment. I was thinking the same thing.

[@iamlemarksman]

@@jmikaika yea, but this is going on a Cherokee. These Jeeps don’t have locking hubs, so that shaft is spinning all the time, regardless of 2wd or 4wd. My guess is he marked the shaft using the weights and put it back together the same way.

[@emanuellmarquez2466]

Buenas tardes, cuál es el link o los números de parte completos para poder comprar todo el kit para reconstruirlo..?

[@rodneythompson2857]

I need to rebuild mine. I found the stuff for the double cardan, but can't find the part for the front.im not sure what to search for!! Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

[@rayss3323]

Beautiful work! Just once I'd like the opportunity to do it like that, and not on the side of the trail with a socket and hammer. Thx!

[@bdr5150]

Hello! Quick question for you. @ 2:09 when you slid the one part of the shaft off of the other. The driveshaft on my jeep seems to be stuck and wont slide like that do you have any suggestions on how to separate them?

[@Canbechangedtwiceeveryfourteen]

What’s the name of that wire brush you used to clean the female splines?

[@msc1064]

Great video, very educational. Thank you.

[@zack9785]

This video smells an awful lot like a Canadian made it, I’m getting a whiff of that AvE in there. Anyways great video “Restoration Station”.

[@RestorationStation]

I'm about 8 hours drive from Canadia, so you're not too far off

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@RestorationStation if you said,gideye,heres how to.. youd be ausie.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@RestorationStation if thats the prop shaft,id hate to see the chassis.. didnt quite get a c clip all the way once,didnt notice, came out 50 miles from home..

[@pauldionne1665]

Great job, LOVE the magic hand. Looks better and performs like factory and must be so quiet.

[@hoversauce1785]

I was hoping to see the footage of you trying to get the right U-Joints. 😂😂

[@Houndini]

Pretty simple if auto part store are not a bunch of idiots will not listen. They call me more than I call them on few items. Nobody knows it all. See somebody is a expert on everything . Run the other way.

[@timwilson7326]

What's the point of the spring and ball in the middle

[@ibuildengines]

What is the tool you are using to press the joint out of the shaft? I’d like to purchase one.

[@RHBronco]

What do you call that bearing assembly that goes in the middle of the double cardan end, between the two u-joints? I rebuilt my Bronco driveshaft, but I didn't realize that was in there before I started, so I just cleaned it up and re-greased it. It didn't look like it would have come out.

[@michaelharris1455]

it's called the centering joint. if you don't have a vibration, I wouldn't worry about it.

[@dabosstbell]

What is the center part called in-between u joints

[@paulroe4646]

Awesome video my friend thanks for sharing

[@nktvmaster]

Link from where you bought the spare parts

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Cool job 👍 Now I know how to disassemble the driveshaft :)

[@adamhoyt6112]

Wut grease nd spay did u use on the re install

[@ISIDROGOMEZGALNAREZ]

Where can I get the restoration kit?

[@desertdefender]

What press are you using? It seems to work well. I have a big Snap-on ball joint press but it’s much harder to finesse and I messed up a u-joint trying to get it in.

[@CHEVYYONKEROS]

Where did buy all the parts?

[@johnnylove5826]

The rubber boot can be hard to find, and the auto parts stores around me had no idea what I was talking about. It is called a Spicer 2-86-418 Rubber Boot for CV Driveshaft.

[@backhomeprepper]

Have you ever considered japanning an item? It's a very durable finish.

[@AlexAlex-vg4ck]

Can I do that with my 05 tundra the driveshaft has a link that off the Center wheel bearing and it looks just like that one hmu I don’t want to take it apart and not be able to put it together

[@Houndini]

They little pain to replace. But great set-up. I love mine on lifted 79 Bronco. Last long time if greased properly..

[@j.onofre6613]

Are you using a drill around gasoline?

[@BB-mq5xg]

What the name of the rotul seals ?

[@mark_osborne]

thank you so much ! I just did this job thanks to your guidance :-)

[@Notkyle388]

Love the jeep vids very much! Great job!

[@wentfishing]

What is the red grease?