[Stovtop]

What is everyone using for replacement front driveshaft u-joints and carrier bearings?  Is there a better replacement than the stockers?  Mine have all failed at 2500km and want something greaseable for the u-joints if possible.  Can I run this unit in 2 wheel without the front shaft?  Bolt up flanges on both ends so I assume I’d be good as long as I don’t hit the 4x4 button.

Thanks.

[NMKawierider]

What is everyone using for replacement front driveshaft u-joints and carrier bearings?  Is there a better replacement than the stockers?  Mine have all failed at 2500km and want something greaseable for the u-joints if possible.  Can I run this unit in 2 wheel without the front shaft?  Bolt up flanges on both ends so I assume I’d be good as long as I don’t hit the 4x4 button.

Thanks.

Yes, you can run it with the drive line out...just remember you don't have 4wd BEFORE that hill climb or mud hole...lol. I have not had to replace anything on mine yet but it won't be long...its getting looser every year. I plan on taking the complete unit and carrier to my local drive line shop and see if they can custom-make me...a real one. Mine's been floppy and sloppy sense new.   

[Stovtop]

Thanks for the quick reply NMK.  I can literally move the drive shaft a big 1/4” so my time is now.  Pulling it out right now and I will update some part numbers if I can find anything aftermarket that works.

[RedZ1K]

Thanks for the quick reply NMK.  I can literally move the drive shaft a big 1/4” so my time is now.  Pulling it out right now and I will update some part numbers if I can find anything aftermarket that works.

  Did you ever find out anything about these parts?  I'm about to do the same job on my Z1000, I ordered 4 OEM u joints and 2 OEM bearings for the carrier and have them in my possession, but I'd rather have quality joints that are greaseable.  Thought I'd found some All Balls greaseable u joints that would fit, but after looking at my driveshaft again I'd never get a grease gun to fit in between the yokes with a center mounted grease fitting..  Now I'm looking at u joints with the grease fitting on the end of a cap, but haven't found the right size and type yet.  22x50mm external snap ring. 

[Sockman]

How do you tell if there are issues?  Just grab the drive line and see if it moves back/forth?

[NMKawierider]

How do you tell if there are issues?  Just grab the drive line and see if it moves back/forth?

Nope..at least not on mine- the splines-to-yokes there on mine are so floppy-loose you would think there was a problem. You have to look for movement in the shaft itself and end play and side play in the U-joints themselves. Of course in my head I think because of how loose the splines are, in time,they will wear enough to start stripping.