I need a pair of CV Joints for a '85 Cherokee.?

Question

Can I install used ones?

Answer 1

Yes but why would you do that? They are old and will most likely tear then your right back where you started. Sack up and get some new ones.

Answer 2

CV joints? Are you sure? It seems to me on a Jeep Cherokee of that vintage, you'd have solid axles front and rear.

If I'm wrong on this particular application, you'll have half shafts on the front of the car. You can use used joints, but you'll want to buy new boots and seal clips. Clean the joints well and repack them. Often rebuilt parts are better than new ones, as you don't know what you're getting with new ones.

However, it is more likely you're in need of universal joints. These are the four joints on the ends of the drive shafts to allow for axle articulation. These are very inexpensive. Just make sure you get a quality bearing and you'll be fine.

Answer 3

First of all a 1985 Cherokee doesn't have CV joints. If you mean the Drive shaft U-Joint, yes they are called CV Joints(2 U-Joints at each end, Front and Rear). If that's the case, NO you can't use used ones. Only a Dealer or professional mechanic can install them. You're better off putting new one's in. The only can you could put old ones in is to change the whole drive shaft. If you have regular U-joints(1 at each end, front and rear), you still can't use used ones. Put in new ones and be done with it.

Answer 4

Bad idea, dumb idea even. Go through all the trouble of removing those annoying axle nuts then put in used parts? Try www.raxles.com I hope they are still in service. They have remanufatured units.

Answer 5

Yes you can,but its better to replace them with new ones.

Answer 6

NO JEEPS HAVE STRAIT AXLES MABEY U JOINTS

Answer 7

don't.... for all the work putting them in new is best..