Drive Shaft: Advice on Changing 1941 Commander Land Cruiser U-Joints

[johnwbechtel]

Somewhere under the car there is a rattle so I was under there looking for it when I noticed that the front U-Joint is loose.

I'll order 2 new U-Joints from Studebaker International. Do you recommend that I change the rear transmission seal (where the slip yoke goes in) also?

Any special advice on changing these U-Joints.

I've done lots of them on 1960's type cars and trucks but never on a 1940's.

Any experience and wisdom are appreciated.

[rockne10]

Do you recommend that I change the rear transmission seal (where the slip yoke goes in) also?

Is it severely leaking?

[johnwbechtel]

No. It doesn't seem to be leaking.

[showbizkid]

Moving to Tech Talk.

[altair]

You might want to consider getting the shaft rebalanced to avoid any unwanted vibrations.