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Thanks for taking a look at my post. Im at a dead end and figured someone here has ran into what I’m running into.
i own a 2004 F250 5.4L 2v Extended cab long bed. I have owned it for a few years and it has low miles as it was a farm truck, but VERY rusty and body is rough.
1) A few months ago when I backed out of a parking spot, it developed a huge clunk noise when I put it from any gear —> reverse.
2) When I approach stop signs/red lights, the truck has almost a binding noise underneath me.
3) When I’m on the highway, cruising theirs is a slight vibration that disappears when I let off the gas, then starts when I start cruising again.
My first thought was u-joints.
1) none of the 3 are leaking and all look fine.
2) none have any play at all.
Could it still be u joints? Im seeing very conflicting opinions on other forums and posts. Figured id consult the experts!
Thank you very much for your time and Happy Holidays
KR
Yes, it could be the u-joints, as they look pretty rusty and the seals look dry. I have had u-joints that looked like that, had no play, but were 'clunky' when the driveshaft was removed and flexed by hand. Popped one of those apart and rust fell out - there were no needles left in the needle bearings.
That said, I would be concerned about your carrier bearing as well - it's looking a little worse for wear too.
Replace the U-joints, clean and lubricant the slip joint. Ford uses a special grease for the slip joint. Take it easy removing the hardware, soak with good penetrating lubricant for a few days tapping on the bolt heads each time you spray. If you can use some heat on them.
Replace the U-joints, clean and lubricant the slip joint. Ford uses a special grease for the slip joint. Take it easy removing the hardware, soak with good penetrating lubricant for a few days tapping on the bolt heads each time you spray. If you can use some heat on them.
Originally Posted by Pikachu
Exactly this.
Originally Posted by 99powerstrokedF250
Yes, it could be the u-joints, as they look pretty rusty and the seals look dry. I have had u-joints that looked like that, had no play, but were 'clunky' when the driveshaft was removed and flexed by hand. Popped one of those apart and rust fell out - there were no needles left in the needle bearings.
That said, I would be concerned about your carrier bearing as well - it's looking a little worse for wear too.
Originally Posted by Eman85
At the least pull the shaft and feel for any binds in the joints.
Sounds good. Thank you guys very much for your replies and insight. Going to tackle this over Christmas with some new spicer ujoints. Happy Holidays
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