replace driveshaft u joints

[ptownTSI]

noticed the u joints on my replacement driveshaft (got it used) seem a bit notchy. i want to replace.

pelican has two part numbers.

i got the driveshaft from an 87 cabrio...which is the correct #.

Driveshaft Support Parts

Drive Shaft U-Joint, 325/e/es/i/is/iC/iX (1984-92)
Brand: Loebro [Photo]

26-11-7-518-304-M60 $28.75

Drive Shaft U-Joint, 325/e/es/i/is/iC/iX (1984-92)
Brand: Meyle [Photo]

26-11-7-518-304-M155 $16.00

[turnofftheradio]

I remember when I thought I could fix my driveshaft for under $50, but alas, they may be available, but not replaceable without some very specialized alignment tools. they are generally considered non-replaceable, as they are pressed in, without snap rings, so getting them straight is near impossible. :(

[HST]

I'd get new driveshaft before I tried to replace the U-joint.

[RobertK]

I'd get new driveshaft before I tried to replace the U-joint.

QFT.. The driveshaft would have balanced after it was rebuilt as well.

[HST]

QFT.. The driveshaft would have balanced after it was rebuilt as well.

Yeah buddy it would! :finger: that shit

[ptownTSI]

rebalancing and replacing u joints will cost next to nothing compared to a new $600 driveshaft.

[ptownTSI]

heres is a nice article on doing it with a 635csi. http://www.digest.net/bmw/archive/v5/msg05316.html

[RobertK]

rebalancing and replacing u joints will cost next to nothing compared to a new $600 driveshaft.

I was thinking more along the lines of replacing it with a good used one.