Clunking/Popping Noise
pgillespie20
Jeeper
Thanks guys! I bought a vise and plan to take the driveshaft off today or tomorrow.
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Clunking/Popping Noise
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- Springfield, Missouri-U.S.A. Earth
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Did you find slop/play in the front DS U-joints then?
Don't 'fix' what ain't broke.
What about the axle u-joints? Common problem since you can't lube them like the DS joints.
LG
Don't 'fix' what ain't broke.
What about the axle u-joints? Common problem since you can't lube them like the DS joints.
LG
pgillespie20
Jeeper
Yes sir, there was play on both side of the front driveshaft. I didn't realize how bad the play was until I installed the new Spicer 5-153x u-joints. My next task is to check the axle joints and replace if needed. Then, i'll change the oil in the front/rear ends, Transmission and Transfer Case . Thanks for your advice!
- Posts
- 14,791
- Thanks
- 55
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri-U.S.A. Earth
- Vehicle(s)
- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Make sure you lube those joints AFTER you reinstall the DS.
Lube the driveline and steering each time you change engine oil.
LG
Lube the driveline and steering each time you change engine oil.
LG
pgillespie20
Jeeper
I'm glad I checked for replies when i did. I just bought a grease gun this afternoon to grease the joints then install the DS. thanks for the heads up!!!
pgillespie20
Jeeper
I was checking the axle u-joints last night and noticed the passenger u-joint spins as i rotate the lug threads, but the driver side doesn't. Is that normal or does this mean the driver side u-joint needs to be replaced? I posted 2 quick videos.
Passenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWZizdDmjzE
Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moqRN4VsbWo
- Posts
- 14,791
- Thanks
- 55
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri-U.S.A. Earth
- Vehicle(s)
- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Hubs unlocked-Neither axle should turn when you spin the wheel.
LG
LG