140k & U-joints....
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From: south texas
140k & U-joints....
Hey folks we are planning a trip to the Hill Country in Fredericksburg after our refueling outage. It dawned on me (yes, I'm not a rocket scientist ) that I need to consider the condition of the u-joints and carrier member with 140k on the truck.
No present symptoms of loose tolerances like a clank when changing direction like reverse to fwd. or anything but I do not want a break down on the road. Most of the mileage has been as a daily driver but now towing will be the norm. I'm thinking that this will accelerate an already worn set of U-joints. I'd like to solicit your input based on the years of driving and towing experience on this board.
Thanks folks....
C_man
No present symptoms of loose tolerances like a clank when changing direction like reverse to fwd. or anything but I do not want a break down on the road. Most of the mileage has been as a daily driver but now towing will be the norm. I'm thinking that this will accelerate an already worn set of U-joints. I'd like to solicit your input based on the years of driving and towing experience on this board.
Thanks folks....
C_man
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From: Frederick, MD
What I would do is carry a u-joint with you and tools, necessary to change it, a starter, alternator and the clutch fan.
Don't forget the grease.
Don't fix it if it isn't broke, but have some tools on hand if it does.
Don't forget the grease.
Don't fix it if it isn't broke, but have some tools on hand if it does.
