Low speed rumbling noise

[dude1116]

Hit it with the BFH alot. FINALLY! Now how to get these stupid corroded clips off...They're so corroded they won't move when I squeeze them.

I need a beer.

 

[dude1116]

Also while doing this I found that the rear joint is seized in one of the movement directions.

 

[02redKJ]

Also while doing this I found that the rear joint is seized in one of the movement directions.

Found your rumble cause! LOL

Hit it with the BFH alot. FINALLY! Now how to get these stupid corroded clips off...They're so corroded they won't move when I squeeze them.

My initial knee jerk reaction was going to be "Get a bigger hammer" but I wasn't sure how you would take that! LOL

As for the clips, same advice unless you are trying to reuse them. Then you'll have to use some finesse, tap them in a circle until they loosen up and then grab them with some needle nose pliers. Its a PITA, but don't give up, just keep trying.

 

[dude1116]

U joints came with new clips so I'm just whacking away.

1 down...7 to go.

 

[Luke]

Glad you found Mary's purse

 

[02redKJ]

U joints came with new clips so I'm just whacking away.

1 down...7 to go.

Keep at it!:enguard:

 

[dude1116]

OK got all 4 on one side and tried whacking the joint out...but it won't budge. There isn't an inner clip that I'm missing is there?

 

[Luke]

a press works better ... and you don't risk damaging the yoke. (no clips but the outer)

you can borrow the kits for free from your local auto parts joint.

 

[Cardhu]

once you get a cap out use a socket to keep the cross in line when you hammer out the other side of the cap. It keeps you from galling the flange yoke thingy when they get out of line.

And yes, a press is ideal. Especially the first time you remove the joints.

make sure you mark them so you don't flip any of the parts over and hopefully your drive shaft is still balanced. otherwise 50 / 50 chance of chasing that.

 

[dude1116]

a press works better ... and you don't risk damaging the yoke. (no clips but the outer)

you can borrow the kits for free from your local auto parts joint.

Even with the salt corrosion? I figured the BFH and socket method would work best in that situation.

And thank gosh there are no inner clips.

 

[CactusJacked]

A bench vise and appropriate sized sockets is all I ever use. Some manufacturers fuse the caps into place with a liquid plastic/nylon. Look to see of there are any holes on the ends where the caps press into. If so, you need to melt the stuff out with a torch. Generally though, when the caps are molded in, they don't use clips, but provisions are there for them.

 

[dude1116]

I really just think it's stuck in there. Gonna see if I can use my friend's bench vise tomorrow!

 

[02blue]

Do you have a ball joint press? I've modded one of these to do this. Like CactusJacked said A vise is the only other way I've ever done Ujs.

 

[dude1116]

Do you have a ball joint press? I've modded one of these to do this. Like CactusJacked said A vise is the only other way I've ever done Ujs.

Nope. Gonna borrow my friend's vice today and HOPEFULLY get these things out.

 

[dude1116]

So she's ALMOST all put back together. I took her for a test drive because I couldn't resist.

Finaly question: How's everyone keeping their drive shaft boot on? I tried zip ties but the thing wont stay into place. I'm thinking a hose clamp will work...but I have yet to find a hose clamp narrow enough to fit on the boot.I also noticed it looks like there USED to be another clamp on my boot (towards the back end) but it's gone?? I assume that is how that side of the boot is supposed to stay on?

 

[tjkj2002]

So she's ALMOST all put back together. I took her for a test drive because I couldn't resist.

Finaly question: How's everyone keeping their drive shaft boot on? I tried zip ties but the thing wont stay into place. I'm thinking a hose clamp will work...but I have yet to find a hose clamp narrow enough to fit on the boot.I also noticed it looks like there USED to be another clamp on my boot (towards the back end) but it's gone?? I assume that is how that side of the boot is supposed to stay on?

Ziptied mine and stayed put.Used a high quality 175lbs test ziptie,not a cheap one bought at auto zone or wallmart.

 

[Mskeet99]

So she's ALMOST all put back together. I took her for a test drive because I couldn't resist.

Finaly question: How's everyone keeping their drive shaft boot on? I tried zip ties but the thing wont stay into place. I'm thinking a hose clamp will work...but I have yet to find a hose clamp narrow enough to fit on the boot.I also noticed it looks like there USED to be another clamp on my boot (towards the back end) but it's gone?? I assume that is how that side of the boot is supposed to stay on?

Was the issue the U joint? I have the exact same issue.

 

[tommudd]

Was the issue the U joint? I have the exact same issue.

dude1116​

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Joined May 31, 2011
Last seen Aug 26, 2021


if I remember right it was

 

[ltd02]

if I remember right it was

Yeah I think I remember that one too. I believe it was a ujoint issue.