By Tony K

A fairly simple component of our rigs but there are some things you should know.  But first a little explanation of the two types of driveshafts you will find on a 60 is in order.  Keep in mind the point of this article is to give you some know how about the two types of driveshafts not provide all the answers as there is a lot more to learn about.  Read more...

By Tony K

Like everybody I used to beat the heck out of my u-joints, both removing and installing. But I say that past tense. I have found a much easier, gentler way to do it. at least while I am in my shop. The old beat the heck out of things is still the method of choice on the trail.  Read more...

By Tony K

One of the great things about our wagons is the fact that most parts can be swapped around between the model years, 1981-90, fairly easily, frequently with only having to unbolt the old part and put on a different one.  Driveshaft flanges fall into this category.  Read more...

 I am in the middle of getting this one finished so please bear with me until I can finish the write up and add photos

By Tony Konovaloff

Don’t be fooled by the factory service manual.  The double carden driveshaft from a wagon can be re-built.  It went together so it can come apart.  Just don’t plan on re-using any of the u-joints as you pretty much have to destroy the grease seals to get them out.  Read more...