depressing newbe question of the day

1969dodgedartgt said

yes that first video was before the fix.. I'll check the play again.
I imagine it might be hard to find a shop where they can confidently tell me the condition of my ujoints and where they would know how to replace that joint. (excuse this question) what parts get replaced when replacing the ujoint? (do i have to replace the driveshaft and flange on the rear, or just all the little pieces that go on the cross?)

thanks

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Just the U-joint itself (the cross X and caps) gets replaced. Nothing on the driveshaft or rearend gets replaced. Any good shop can tell you the condition of the U-joints. You just need to find a trusted shop as some unscrupulous shops might tell you it needs U-joints (or more) even if it doesn't. It's also good policy if your not familiar with the shop to ask for your old parts back. That helps keep them honest cause if they charge you for something and don't install it they won't have parts to give you back. See what I mean?

If your still unsure on what parts are associated with the the U-joint go down to your local auto parts store and ask to see a U-joint for your car.