I have a 73 2.0 and having to replace both the upper and lower steering bearings. I noticed the both of the steering U-joints and have lots of rust. Would like to know if you can take apart the u-joint and blast the metal to remove the rust, then put it back together. Is it possible or better just to buy recondition parts. Thanks

If it were me...for anything more than surface rust, I'd by reconditioned, solid parts. The steering system endures lots of forces and no sense tempting fate.

Unfortunately, (and to the best of my knowledge), the URO replacement part is no longer available.

I had one u-joint that didn't feel smooth...found a good, used one via eBay.

They are sold new at many auto supply places and probably ebay and amazon.
I purchased some for my JWest shift linkage kit.

I have cleaned old ones and sent them for plating and they came out nice.

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Soak them in Evaporust for a day or two. Spray with a lube spray and flex them. I have only had one or two out of twenty that
could not be saved.

If you do replace them make sure they are the same lenght as the originals. There are early ones that are longer and can bind up unless the shaft is shortened.