Topic: Universal Joint: What are you using ?

[supermoto917]

 Having my Drive-line re-tubed with .250 walls by South Bay Drivelines and might as well change the u joints. Which one will be more reliable  and take more wheeling abuse ? The Marlin Universal Joints Made in Japan or The Factory Toyota u joints ?  Heck of a price difference too  Rig in question: SAS 95 Yota 4Runner dual t-case.

[toyodaaddict]

Matsuba. I wouldnt be surprised if these are what marlin is selling. https://rocktactics.com/rock-tactics-oem-toyota-driveline-u-joints-made-by-matsuba/

[supermoto917 [OP]]

Matsuba. I wouldnt be surprised if these are what marlin is selling. https://rocktactics.com/rock-tactics-oem-toyota-driveline-u-joints-made-by-matsuba/

   Thanks, Seems like the Matsuba brand is where all road lead too in pretty much every google-fu I do and the price isn't bad ether.  Quick question on the driveline nuts/bolts, I mean they do stretch out in time have you guys had good luck with re-using the old ones. 

[RUGER]

ive reused driveline bolts/nuts fer years. i keep a few in my toolbox incase i do break/loose one(or help others on the trail). i use factory toyota driveline bolts/nuts, ive heard that bolts can back out if you use anything else besides factory toyota driveline hardware.

edit:nuts and bolts

RUGER

[Gnarly4X]

I prefer the Toyota factory part.  I would not hesitate to re-use the u-bots and nuts, unless the U-Joint was destroyed. U-joints will go many many miles before failing unless they are not properly lubed.  I use synthetic grease.

A trick I use to install them into the driveshaft yokes is to put the caps in the freezer overnight.

Good luck with your choice.

Gnarls.