Front Driveshaft Vibe
#1
Front Driveshaft Vibe
I've been getting a vibration from my front driveshaft. I got underneath, ready to pull it to replace the u-joints, and they were perfectly fine. looking and feeling around, I noticed I could flex the DS at least 1/8" at the slip splines closest to the t-case.
Normal? Looking at a new shaft?
Normal? Looking at a new shaft?
#2
I've been getting a vibration from my front driveshaft. I got underneath, ready to pull it to replace the u-joints, and they were perfectly fine. looking and feeling around, I noticed I could flex the DS at least 1/8" at the slip splines closest to the t-case.
Normal? Looking at a new shaft?
Normal? Looking at a new shaft?
(was it at full extension?)
luck,greg
#3
#5
You cannot tell condition by physical inspection. Seems like you should be able to, but you can't. When I had my rebuilt last week on the sage advice of others here, the tech from a reputable drive shaft shop said he didn't understand why he was rebuilding what appeared to be a perfectly serviceable PS. After he broke it apart, he noted two completely dry caps. Failure was iminent! Who knows how long...a mile or 10K miles, but it was DEFINATELY going to fail.
Get it done. Today. It's easy to do yourself, or have it done for less than $200. You'll sleep much better. I know I do!
Get it done. Today. It's easy to do yourself, or have it done for less than $200. You'll sleep much better. I know I do!
#7
The problem is not the u-joints. They are tight as can be and lubed every oil change.
It's the spline area that allows for compression and extension during suspension cycling. To my knowledge there is no re-building that. I might pass it off as norm if it was a little, but I can get alot, prob 1/4",of play at the splines
It's the spline area that allows for compression and extension during suspension cycling. To my knowledge there is no re-building that. I might pass it off as norm if it was a little, but I can get alot, prob 1/4",of play at the splines
#8
The problem is not the u-joints. They are tight as can be and lubed every oil change.
It's the spline area that allows for compression and extension during suspension cycling. To my knowledge there is no re-building that. I might pass it off as norm if it was a little, but I can get alot, prob 1/4",of play at the splines
It's the spline area that allows for compression and extension during suspension cycling. To my knowledge there is no re-building that. I might pass it off as norm if it was a little, but I can get alot, prob 1/4",of play at the splines
If its that bad I definatly be looking for a new shaft. I would be replacing asap or your gonna tear up bearings.
#10
If you didn't remove at least one end of the propshaft to check the movement of the u-joints you can not tell if they are ok or not.
A seized u-joint won't move during in situ inspection, but will bind and cause vibration when driving.
They in fact may not be the problem, but you can't know for sure without properly inspecting it.