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replacements have metal clips at the ends of the cups to hold them in.
I don't have the part numbers for the new ones. someone else here that has done a recent replacement may be able to help with part numbers.
100% sure the joint can be replaced. the original joints were installed with a plastic pins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR1qqLo6XKA
see video
replacements have clips
if the shop/guy cannot remove a factory u-joint, ask him what machine he is going to use to balance the shaft after he lengthens it. as posted you have to heat them.
I would suggest finding a real driveshaft shop....... sorry is see you are not in the states so a shop may not be an option...
as stated as long as angles match and the joints don't bind you should not have driveshaft vibrations.
If the angle is two steep at the t-case the slip yoke can bind slightly and cause some vibrations when the suspension is being worked. noticed more at slow speeds. This gets worse as the...
a lot of times the steering problem is in the steering shaft flex joint or rag joint as it is often referred to. it can be replaced with new and last for a while or most who do off road mods get a shaft with u-joints and not the rag joint...
just for the info:
lowering the t-case by lowering the cross member makes your front driveshaft angle worse.
If possible (not sure on 208t-case) the 205 t-case can be clocked down. This means the front angle stays the same because the t-case is just rotated a little bit where it mounts to the...
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