What would be the approximate cost to have a propshaft rebuilt by a dealer, as opposed to just a generic mechanic?

 

Dealers won't rebuild them.

 

per the dealers in my area.

Sir that will be over $1000. We dont rebuild them.

We have a brand new one in stock.

Go to a good reputable 4wd place. That is where I got all my parts.

Cost me less that $100 and an hour of my time to rebuild it.

 

Quick question as I prepare my parts list for this upcoming weekend of propshaft rebuild and tranny fluid and filter...

The flush zerks being used for the Neapco 1-0005.. are they included with that part, or is that something that needs to be bought separately? Advanced Auto's website is currently down for maintenance, and if I remember correctly, I think the last description I glanced at said it included zerks and circlips.
Also, the grease gun tip specifically for these flush mounts.. is that tip readily available as well?

 

I'm thinking you didn't carefully read the first post.

 

I did read it carefully Tom.. actually prob went over it multiple times in the past week on my phone. I did read the above, but was unsure since I did not have Advanced available last night at that second. All I knew was they 'came with zerks and circlips', with no other knowledge as to what greasable fittings they actually shipped with. If it is not these flushed mounts that you recommend, and you do sell these (I have never dealt with you, nor even knew you sold any Disco or LR parts), I would definitely be in the market for 4 of them. i would also have to find the grease gun tip as well (wondering if I have a rigid tube or flexible one..thinking that should not matter..am I wrong?--heading out to the garage in a few to see what my grease guns have on them).

 

Ok, fair enough.
All greaseable u-joints come with zerk fittings, unless they've gone missing.
It's a personal choice wether to use the supplied ones or use the flush zerks. Some people feel it's less chance of damage with the flush, but I think the risk it low. I used them because I'm a bit OCD.
The special tip they require is available at most any auto parts store. I find a rigid tube grease gun works better with the flush zerks because you have to keep pressure on the fitting and if you use a lever style gun (which puts out higher pressure than a pistol grip) you'd need 3 hands.

I don't really sell Land Rover parts, just a few odds and ends that people have a hard time finding.

 

So, as of this a.m., Advanced is completely out of stock of the Neapco 1-0005.

That is both locally AND online. no back order available, etc..

Thoughts? Back up U-joints anybody is confident in?

 

Ahhh, understandable on the rigid tube. And yes, i have lever style as well, so that would def be a worthwhile buy.

I will definitely take your advice and go with your OCD thoughts on the flush zerks. Now, my issue seems to be finding UJ's i am confident in for the Rover. I was dead set on the Neapco 1-0005, but as stated in the previous post, Advanced has no known sightings.. hah.. perfect

 

Oh, and Tom, before you give me one of those "you must not have read the first post carefully" replies again, i do know about the two other options you mentioned..

Just getting a feel of what others are using and what consensus is for a secondary U-joint option. Was liking the flush end cap option using the Neapco... grrrr