Bad D2 SE U-joints?
#1
Bad D2 SE U-joints?
Hey guys,
I have a 2001 D2 SE. Last week I started feeling a slight vibration going down the interstate on a long trip I was on. Since then the vibration has gotten significantly worse, and is particularly bad while accelerating, or hard braking.
I have 5 brothers and a dad who are mechanics and/or have worked on cars their whole lives, and they say it's bad u-joints. Not being near my boys, I called the local shop to price a replacement, and he's quoted $300 for front u joints change + back shaft change + labor.
Few questions...
1. does this seem high?
2. I called a friend at the parts store and, upon digging into it, says that I have four identical u joints on this D2, and don't need a rear shaft change. Is that true?
3. The reason for number 2^ is, he's saying that he can't find a part number for "rear u joints" on my all wheel drive D2, and it's actually a bigger piece on the rear that's needed, not actual u joints. is this correct?
4. Is there a different issue that the vibration could be aside from u joints that I should be wary of?
Thanks for any help!
I have a 2001 D2 SE. Last week I started feeling a slight vibration going down the interstate on a long trip I was on. Since then the vibration has gotten significantly worse, and is particularly bad while accelerating, or hard braking.
I have 5 brothers and a dad who are mechanics and/or have worked on cars their whole lives, and they say it's bad u-joints. Not being near my boys, I called the local shop to price a replacement, and he's quoted $300 for front u joints change + back shaft change + labor.
Few questions...
1. does this seem high?
2. I called a friend at the parts store and, upon digging into it, says that I have four identical u joints on this D2, and don't need a rear shaft change. Is that true?
3. The reason for number 2^ is, he's saying that he can't find a part number for "rear u joints" on my all wheel drive D2, and it's actually a bigger piece on the rear that's needed, not actual u joints. is this correct?
4. Is there a different issue that the vibration could be aside from u joints that I should be wary of?
Thanks for any help!
#2
1 Wheel balance
2 Steering drag link or track control rod ball ends.
3 CV joint(s)
4 Drive shafts.
My guess is 1 or 2 but all are easily checked out but I reckon steering joints is my first visit by the stated symptoms. In an hour underneath you can check out all the issues. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the rear shaft rubber rotoflex as if it's old or cracked it's probably knackered.
2 Steering drag link or track control rod ball ends.
3 CV joint(s)
4 Drive shafts.
My guess is 1 or 2 but all are easily checked out but I reckon steering joints is my first visit by the stated symptoms. In an hour underneath you can check out all the issues. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the rear shaft rubber rotoflex as if it's old or cracked it's probably knackered.
#6
That said, Lucky 8 has some pretty decent drive shafts at an even more decent price. Give them a shout, because if that driveshaft goes then you'll be buying a new transmission because of the hole the driveshaft knocked in yours.
#9
Took it to the mechanic this morning, and he says my front driveshaft needs to be rebuilt. He's charging $465 for the rebuild and reinstall. This sound about right to anyone?
Hey guys,
I have a 2001 D2 SE. Last week I started feeling a slight vibration going down the interstate on a long trip I was on. Since then the vibration has gotten significantly worse, and is particularly bad while accelerating, or hard braking.
I have 5 brothers and a dad who are mechanics and/or have worked on cars their whole lives, and they say it's bad u-joints. Not being near my boys, I called the local shop to price a replacement, and he's quoted $300 for front u joints change + back shaft change + labor.
Few questions...
1. does this seem high?
2. I called a friend at the parts store and, upon digging into it, says that I have four identical u joints on this D2, and don't need a rear shaft change. Is that true?
3. The reason for number 2^ is, he's saying that he can't find a part number for "rear u joints" on my all wheel drive D2, and it's actually a bigger piece on the rear that's needed, not actual u joints. is this correct?
4. Is there a different issue that the vibration could be aside from u joints that I should be wary of?
Thanks for any help!
I have a 2001 D2 SE. Last week I started feeling a slight vibration going down the interstate on a long trip I was on. Since then the vibration has gotten significantly worse, and is particularly bad while accelerating, or hard braking.
I have 5 brothers and a dad who are mechanics and/or have worked on cars their whole lives, and they say it's bad u-joints. Not being near my boys, I called the local shop to price a replacement, and he's quoted $300 for front u joints change + back shaft change + labor.
Few questions...
1. does this seem high?
2. I called a friend at the parts store and, upon digging into it, says that I have four identical u joints on this D2, and don't need a rear shaft change. Is that true?
3. The reason for number 2^ is, he's saying that he can't find a part number for "rear u joints" on my all wheel drive D2, and it's actually a bigger piece on the rear that's needed, not actual u joints. is this correct?
4. Is there a different issue that the vibration could be aside from u joints that I should be wary of?
Thanks for any help!