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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 07:57 AM
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Squeaky u-joint(s) help

So Cletus has at least one squeaky u-joint.

The drive train is all 1975 F-100 2wd long box 302 3-on-the-tree. Two piece driveshaft so 4 u-joints, all non-greasable (no zerk fittings).

Any suggestions on how I could find the culprit(s)? Is there a relatively easy way to pack grease in these?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Would suggest to just change them all.

One is dry....the others likely not far behind.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 08:51 AM
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Maybe the center carrier bearing. "U" joints don't normall squeak.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 03:02 PM
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they can squeak when they are dry and in need of replacement
 
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 04:52 PM
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With the work needed to pull the caps and grease you could replace the U-Joint and give yourself a lot of cheap insurance in the same amount of time... At lest you dont have 8 to replace like us High Water owners .... had to say High Water... just had too...
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 04:35 PM
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Just to follow up - 2 bad ujoints replaced. Squeak gone!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 04:44 PM
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I would find a one piece drive shaft and do away with that carrier bearing setup , if you can source one ,
 
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