commander

Hi everybody newbie here this is my first post hope the pic turns out just had my first issue with my jk had a u-joint explode I've read here this is a common issue my question is have they made an after market u-joint yet with full circle clips this is a must up grade .

cgwelder

I think CTM makes one. Looks like you are going to need a new axle shaft too.

commander

ya it doesn't look good hope the warranty covers it have only 26000k on it do you know the the u-joint size.

cgwelder

not off the top of my head but you can order it by vehicle online at any major aftermarket 4wd website.

Hellbound13

Did that happen from normal driving, or wheeling?

nthinuf

Maybe off topic a bit, but on the right side of that pic, what is the scraping/burrs/whatever on the black thing? (or maybe - what is the black thing?)

ronjenx

It is an oil slinger according to the parts manua. With the failed u-joint, it had rubbed on the tube.

tkob1060

that black plastic is just a dust cover


if they dont cover it, I would take it home and upgrade to chromo alloy axles and ctm ujoints, they are much stronger then stock. Here is a write up on it
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/installing-alloy-usa-factory-ten-cm-front-axles-ctm-u-joints-72971/

I'd call David at Northridge he is actually opening a Canada warehouse to save you guys some money on the shipping
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/sponsoring-manufacturers-vendors-check-out-cyber-monday-specials-24/northridge4x4-canada-need-your-input-81805/

Good Luck

commander

It happened with normal driving the C clip came off and it flew apart I caught it once already and fixed it. This is a bad design I just cant make sense of a half C clip.

Hellbound13

Yeah there are few things that just make you wonder what the hell the engineers were thinking. Were you able to safely stop? Lose control at all?