The U-joints on the OEM shaft are not make to be replaced. I found a similar sized U- joint and cut the driveshaft to fit the new aftermarket U-joint. I would not recommend doing this though...but It is a cheap fix
I have to think those Rockford u-joints must be very low quality for them to snap like that, even if they are smaller than the factory ones. Those older BMWs don't have the power to cause this kind of problem.
Hello. Is this the same with e36 316i '97? If yes can you give the p/n or the dimension of the u joint of the product i need to replace mine but i have trouble finding similar with my vehicle/car. Thanks!
Yes it should. But beware that the Ujoint I install in the video is not strong enough to withstand any heavy torque or harder driving. Maybe contact this company and find out if they make a Ujoint for your car. I would be curious to know if theres is stronger. www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Joint-Meyle-Rear-314-261-1104-fits-68-76-BMW-2002-/400811686792?hash=item5d523cfb88:g:K18AAOSwuhhXVvxL&vxp=mtr
+Jake Lichter I did not find one. I think if you were able to find a U joint that was not grease-able and not a staked in replacement U-joint then it would be strong enough. If I did find a U-joint like that I would then just use a dremill and grind in slots for the U-joint clips just like a normal drive shaft would have.
Good job on the video, lots of good information. Thank you for posting. I have an e36 m3, I think I'm gonna go with OEM.
Yes I think that M3 would probably eat those little Ujoints for breakfast
Btw I went with a aftermarket driveshaft (cost 700 in canada).
Its been great. Stands up to burnouts.
Did you balance the shaft afterwards? If not, did you notice any car shaking while driving?
Probably helped a bunch of people by showing what happened when you broke the joint.
Are you saying the U joints on our bimmers dont come with C clips to replace them and you had to grind in the cut outfor C clips to fit in?
The U-joints on the OEM shaft are not make to be replaced. I found a similar sized U- joint and cut the driveshaft to fit the new aftermarket U-joint.
I would not recommend doing this though...but It is a cheap fix
I have to think those Rockford u-joints must be very low quality for them to snap like that, even if they are smaller than the factory ones. Those older BMWs don't have the power to cause this kind of problem.
Well 200ft pounds of T on a little ujoint is enough power apparently. Its hollow too
Replace the yokes and use a 1210 u joint with c clips
Hello. Is this the same with e36 316i '97? If yes can you give the p/n or the dimension of the u joint of the product i need to replace mine but i have trouble finding similar with my vehicle/car. Thanks!
I dont have the dimensions anymore but just take the dimensions off your ujoint and compare them with the dimensions on the website.
@@blackmasta71 thanks sir!
Hello, do you think that U-Joint will fit a 1997 BMW 328i ?
Yes it should. But beware that the Ujoint I install in the video is not strong enough to withstand any heavy torque or harder driving. Maybe contact this company and find out if they make a Ujoint for your car. I would be curious to know if theres is stronger.
www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Joint-Meyle-Rear-314-261-1104-fits-68-76-BMW-2002-/400811686792?hash=item5d523cfb88:g:K18AAOSwuhhXVvxL&vxp=mtr
Is there a stronger u joint that would be used instead of the one from rockford?
+Jake Lichter I did not find one. I think if you were able to find a U joint that was not grease-able and not a staked in replacement U-joint then it would be strong enough. If I did find a U-joint like that I would then just use a dremill and grind in slots for the U-joint clips just like a normal drive shaft would have.
Can this replace the U joint of e30318is?
th tan it would probably be much the same process.
Black Customs are you sure? The e30 shafts are non serviceable. I think the U joints are welded into the shafts.