When I went to grease my drive shaft I found that the U-Joint closer to the front axle had worn through this piece and is sticking out. I have been looking online but can't find it. Does anyone know what this is called or where I can find it? Do I need a new drive shaft?

 

The piece which you circled in the pic is known as the double cardon joint.

I believe all you need is to replace the cups and bearings for the universal joints:

Land Range Rover Classic Discovery Defender Universal Joint

There are lots of previous threads about the different manufacturer u-joints which are preferred by posters.

Alternatively, you can chose to replace the entire front driveshaft. This is what I used:

Land Rover Discovery 2 II Heavy Duty Front Driveshaft Drive Shaft Propeller TVB000110 TVB000320

There are youtube videos which shows you the different ways for replacing U-joints.

In the meantime, do NOT drive your Disco. A broken front driveshaft will more than likely pop a hole into your transmission when driven.... which will lead to mucho bucks to replace the entire transmission.

Good luck!

 

It is not the U-Joint. Where can I get a double cardon joint?

 

Here are some pictures of what I am talking about.

 

The U-joint broke.

If the shaft itself isnt damaged you could just replace all of those, but it might be easier and wiser to just get a new shaft.

 

Do you know where I could get that double cardan?

 

Doubt you can get pieces of the shaft...maybe RoversNorth, but there is no point.

The cost of that plus 2 u-joints plus the centering ball (not to mention the PITA of dis/re-assemble) is gonna be getting close to the $220 for a full shaft from Lucky8.

 

The part that's damaged (aside from the u-joints) is called a center yoke, or 'H' yoke. You would only be able to get one at a driveline shop. Or someone breaking Land Rovers.
If I were in your position I'd just go ahead and get a Tom Woods or Great Basin Rovers HD front propshaft.

 

Would this part not work?
2-26-497, 1310 Series H Yoke

 

It would work but keep in mind, you will need to have your shaft balanced when all is said and done. Cheaper to go with a used shaft and rebuild that, or buy a new one.