Thread: Drive Shaft U-Joint Is Staked/Crimped In Place, Now What To Do?
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Old 02-11-2011, 03:08 PM
Mark DiSilvestro Mark DiSilvestro is offline
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There are driveshaft/driveline shops that cut off the ends containing the non-replaceable 'U' joint, weld on ends with a clip-retained replaceable joint, then re-balance the shaft. I had it done year ago for my '72 W114 250. Not cheap, but cheaper than a new driveshaft.

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