[Rust-O-Matic]

Sounds like maybe $270 isn't far out of line then. I asked about just having them build me a new one, and they quoted $600-700. Seems like the two piece variety runs about twice the cost of a single piece shaft.

I just replaced u-joints about 2 years ago, and took it to North Manufacturing to have the balance checked, as I was having a vibration issue I was trying to sort out. I grew up in that area, and decided I'd rather my money go to a mom n pop place than a chain like Inland.

I musta caught him on a bad day, because he raised the price when I showed up to get it, didn't put the two halves back together in the correct orientation, didn't touch the weight that was already on there, and damaged the rubber in the brand new center bearing (that I had just put on) with a grinder before smearing an unwanted rattle can paint job on it.

But, I digress. I appreciate you guys' input.