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What are the signs of bad u-joints?

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Old 03-28-2004, 06:33 PM
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If you break a rear one, just take the rear driveshaft off and drive home in front wheel drive.
 
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why? you can't go as fast

well you could, but I don't trust my t-case that much
 
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mustang is right about greezenig them.

Transfercase should have no problem pulling the truck. just as long as your not raceing you should be fine.
 
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Even if the front u-joints are interchangeable (which I don't believe they are) how are you going to get them off and into the new driveshaft, do ya carry a toolbox..I only do when I go wheelin'
 
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I dropped one on I 95 and walked 2 miles to a phone (no cell phone) called a friend, he drove 15 miles to meet me and we changed it on the side of the road (traffic whizing by at 70+. Then when we were done we realized I could have used the 4 wheel and gotten somewhere safer. Live and learn

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always carry a toolbox...never know when you need it
 
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