U-joints replacement
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RE: U-joints replacement
I think there's nothing wrong with aftermarket u-joints, at least I've never suffered from them. Course I'm not Crazy4x4RT, I just drive a street rod. My only suggestion would be to get the sealed ones instead of the ones with zert fittings you have to grease. They last no longer and make a flying mess under your truck.
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RE: U-joints replacement - Please help
Well I am a little pissed. Oreillys had the best price on Precision u-joints around and I took my old u-joints in to have them matched up to the new ones. They sold me the 316 and 317. The small one goes into the splines and the everything seemed to go back together pretty well. Now I have vibration at 65+ mph.
I double checked to make sure the snap rings were all in place and that everything seemed to be set right. Its a solid shaft so its pretty much a no brainer to put together. My relatives advised me to position the snap rings facing the same way and see if that makes any difference. I did this and no difference. There is no slop in the shaft now, I especially feel the rigidness when I take off from a stop.
Can ANYONE please help me? I have run out of Ideas :S
I double checked to make sure the snap rings were all in place and that everything seemed to be set right. Its a solid shaft so its pretty much a no brainer to put together. My relatives advised me to position the snap rings facing the same way and see if that makes any difference. I did this and no difference. There is no slop in the shaft now, I especially feel the rigidness when I take off from a stop.
Can ANYONE please help me? I have run out of Ideas :S
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RE: U-joints replacement - Please help
What the heck year is it ! Precision is a good brand. That vibration was probably there before you replaced the joints and just didn't notice it cuz the joints being bad masked another smaller vibration. Depending on what year it is maybe the shaft is out of balance or it is wheel balancing.
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RE: U-joints replacement - Please help
Correct, Its a solid single shaft.Yes, the caps all seem to be evenly spaced. I am taking the day off tomorrow to take it inland truck in Olathe KS to have them balance it. I am not sure exactly what all that consists of. But I guess it will be a learning experience.