Where can I find U-Joints?

[joe1602]

I am having a tough time finding u-joints to rebuild my driveshaft. I have a shop here that can rebuild it but they cant get the parts. Does anyone know where I can find them or will I have to go through BMW? Thanks in advance for any help that anyone may be able to offer!

[jca]

Try getbmwparts.com. Good luck.

[joe1602]

Just tried getbmwparts, No luck but thanks for the info! I really appreciate it!

[spidertri]

Pretty sure the u joints are not sold separately. The stock u joints are staked in and meant to have the entire driveshaft replaced if they wear out.

There are shops out there who have converted BMW driveshafts to replaceable u joints but usually that is a custom job.

Bimmerworld sells replaceable u joint driveshafts, I think they get them from Beyer motor works. http://beyermotorworks.com/new/page,art,id,201.html

[zoner]

Originally Posted by spidertri

Pretty sure the u joints are not sold separately. The stock u joints are staked in and meant to have the entire driveshaft replaced if they wear out.

+1

You can order direct from Beyer Driveline, but you will have to have it shipped to a shop, as Beyer does not sell retail outside of AZ. When I priced the DS from Beyer, I think it was about $550+ shipping for the ti shaft. Since I needed a quick turnaround, I ordered one from Driveshaft Specialist ( driveshaftspecialist.com ), got it in 2 days, $358 out the door. I haven't had any issues with it yet after about 4K miles but I wouldn't expect to, either. If it lasts over 100K miles, then I'll be happy.

[joe1602]

After checking with my parts guy from BMW (has been doing it for over 30 years) he informed me they are impossible to find. He suggested I replace the driveshaft with a remanufacturd one. I went with driveshaft specialists from Texas and am now waiting for it to arrive. Will keep you posted as to how it turns out & if that will finally eliminate the knocking noise from the driveline. Thanks for the help & suggestions!