Front Axle swap (Claw and Ball to UJoint)

[Dasgog]

Hello

I was going to begin tearing down, for the first time, my axle/hub/wheel cylinder and everything in between and was wondering what my options were if I have a claw and ball axle.. I’ve heard the UJoint style is stronger? Does it matter? Are the seal and retainer the same style for both?
I will say I drive it once a week and really not too crazy like but that may change.
Just wanted to get a census of the situation.

 

[gringeltaube]

Are the seal and retainer the same style for both?

The retainers are different. Read this post, even if the real issue there was something else.

 

[Floridianson]

If you do have CV / ball and claw myself I would not fret it a bit and run them. The only thing I might see is if your boots let lots of dirt into them it would require going in and cleaning / repacking. Keep you boots in good shape and have fun.

 

[topo]

#1Empty box to throw grease rags in #2 a box of clean rags #3 a bucket of soapy water to keep washing your hands in .

 

[NDT]

What is a claw and ball axle. Could you be referring to a Tracta cv joint?