[dspin]

i think my rear u joint is going bad. it makes a clunk noise every once in awhile when i start to drive. is there a way to test if it is actually the u joint going bad and are there any write ups on changing u joints other than the one in the tech forum? thnks in advance

 

[Keith Strong]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=123655

 

[dspin]

Does the clunk definately mean it's the u joint? if so how do i tell which u joint it is? considering that my truck is my daily driver i would rather have a pretty good idea of what i need to do and replace before i tear my truck apart. any help would be appreciated since i would rather fix it now than have it fly apart on the freeway:flipoff2:

 

[CJ-Jeeper]

If there's any slop in the joint, it is bad.

 

[Keith Strong]

considering that my truck is my daily driver i would rather have a pretty good idea of what i need to do and replace before i tear my truck apart.

It takes 10 min to take a drive shaft out, inspect it and put it back in. Try going to napa, buying 2 joints, pull it, replace whichever is bad (I would recomend just doing both ) and put it back in, then return whatever parts you dont need! :beer:

 

[dspin]

Thanks keith that's my plan for the day as of now hopefully it goes well :beer: