It sounded like a squeak that kept going, is this the front driveshaft chirp? Then like a rumble flutter while coasting at low speeds.

Anyway I removed the front shaft just now and am about to go for a test drive, should Irangate the cdl with ignition on or off?

 

on.....

 

So I will be rebuilding my driveshaft instead of replacing since I already have it out and it will be fun fun fun

 

What parts I need?

 

I think the sticky on propshaft rebuilding lists the parts,

 

Checkin it

 

Did you find out which U-joint was bad? My '94 Jeep ZJ had the exact same symptoms.

When I pulled the U-joint cap closest to the front axle, the needle bearings were as dry as a bone, and some showed obvious signs of flattening, hence the flutter. There was also residue powder from the wearing. There wasn't much time left for a catastrophic failure.

It was a sealed for life joint, replaced with another sealed for life U-joint, cheap repair and took about 20 minutes with the shaft still connected to the vehicle. It would have been a quicker job if I had a proper U-joint press. The hammer and screw driver approach took a bit longer.

You could do stuff like that to a Grand Cherokee, as nobody exploded shafts at 75mph destroying a $2k tranny.

I still enjoy the Rover more. Tons more character. I went the new shaft-route for piece of mind. I didn't want to hassle with the center ball, the U-joints aren't too bad.

Just make sure you change the center ball, or it will grenade on you despite having all-new grease able u-joints.

 

It was the double cardan making the noise as it seized up, waiting on my repair kit from advanced.

 

Got the centering ball kit, one neapco u-joint and one moog (they only had one neapco so I got a moog second one) tomorrow it will be built

Driving feels different without the front shaft, can I go get dirty without the front shaft?

 

The front u-joint is nice and loose and has a grease fitting on it so I will just fill that fuxer with grease to the brim.