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#1
February 2nd 07, 01:38 AM
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U joints.
How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. Thanks, Greg 
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February 2nd 07, 01:49 AM
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U joints.
Greg,
Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints. It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. Carl "jerryg" > wrote in message ps.com... > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. > > Thanks, > > Greg >
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#3
February 2nd 07, 01:56 AM
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U joints.
Telltale rust will be seeping from the seals.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 http://www.billhughes.com/ "jerryg" > wrote in message ps.com... > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. > > Thanks, > > Greg >
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February 2nd 07, 02:20 AM
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U joints.
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote:
> Greg, > > Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under > there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints. > It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an > experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. > > Carl > > "jerryg" > wrote in message > > ps.com... > > > > > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any > > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. > > > Thanks, > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? Greg
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February 2nd 07, 02:53 AM
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U joints.
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle). Carl "jerryg" > wrote in message ups.com... > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: >> Greg, >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints. >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for >> an >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" > wrote in message >> >> ps.com... >> >> >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? > > Greg >
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#6
February 2nd 07, 03:00 AM
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U joints.
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" > wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but > AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the > same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle). > > Carl > > "jerryg" > wrote in message > > ups.com... > > > > > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: > >> Greg, > > >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under > >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints. > >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for > >> an > >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" > wrote in message > > oups.com... > > >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any > >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. > > >> > Thanks, > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is > > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new > > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that doesn't mean that there isn't any right? Greg
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#7
February 2nd 07, 03:07 AM
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U joints.
How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
know when they were last replaced. Carl "jerryg" > wrote in message oups.com... > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all >> the >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle). >> >> Carl >> >> "jerryg" > wrote in message >> >> ups.com... >> >> >> >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: >> >> Greg, >> >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the >> >> joints. >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change >> >> for >> >> an >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. >> >> >> Carl >> >> >> "jerryg" > wrote in message >> >> oups.com... >> >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? >> >> > Any >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. >> >> >> > Thanks, >> >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> >> - Show quoted text - >> >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that > doesn't mean that there isn't any right? > > Greg >
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#8
February 2nd 07, 03:14 AM
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U joints.
On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" > wrote:
> How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't > know when they were last replaced. > > Carl > > "jerryg" > wrote in message > > oups.com... > > > > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all > >> the > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle). > > >> Carl > > >> "jerryg" > wrote in message > > roups.com... > > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: > >> >> Greg, > > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the > >> >> joints. > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change > >> >> for > >> >> an > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. > > >> >> Carl > > >> >> "jerryg" > wrote in message > > >> oups.com... > > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? > >> >> > Any > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. > > >> >> > Thanks, > > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> >> - Show quoted text - > > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right? > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know, guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that! It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it. Greg
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#9
February 2nd 07, 03:20 AM
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U joints.
On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" > wrote:
> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: > > > > > > > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't > > know when they were last replaced. > > > Carl > > > "jerryg" > wrote in message > > roups.com... > > > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: > > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but > > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all > > >> the > > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle). > > > >> Carl > > > >> "jerryg" > wrote in message > > > roups.com... > > > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: > > >> >> Greg, > > > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under > > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the > > >> >> joints. > > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change > > >> >> for > > >> >> an > > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. > > > >> >> Carl > > > >> >> "jerryg" > wrote in message > > > >> oups.com... > > > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? > > >> >> > Any > > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. > > > >> >> > Thanks, > > > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > > >> >> - Show quoted text - > > > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is > > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new > > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? > > > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that > > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right? > > > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - > > No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some > vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the > clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I > thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know, > guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that! > It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it. > > Greg- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test? Greg
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#10
February 2nd 07, 03:27 AM
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U joints.
Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
if you are getting a steering wheel vibe. Carl "jerryg" > wrote in message oups.com... > On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" > wrote: >> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you >> > don't >> > know when they were last replaced. >> >> > Carl >> >> > "jerryg" > wrote in message >> >> roups.com... >> >> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: >> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, >> > >> but >> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are >> > >> all >> > >> the >> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle). >> >> > >> Carl >> >> > >> "jerryg" > wrote in message >> >> > roups.com... >> >> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" > wrote: >> > >> >> Greg, >> >> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb >> > >> >> under >> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the >> > >> >> joints. >> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to >> > >> >> change >> > >> >> for >> > >> >> an >> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it. >> >> > >> >> Carl >> >> > >> >> "jerryg" > wrote in message >> >> > >> oups.com... >> >> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 >> > >> >> > YJ? >> > >> >> > Any >> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration. >> >> > >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> > >> >> - Show quoted text - >> >> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is >> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand >> > >> > new >> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ? >> >> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> > >> - Show quoted text - >> >> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that >> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right? >> >> > > Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> > - Show quoted text - >> >> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some >> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the >> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I >> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know, >> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that! >> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it. >> >> Greg- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test? > > Greg >
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