U-Joint question
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U-Joint question
I currently have 126,000 mi on my 95 F-150 4X2 and was wondering if I should change my U-joints before I take my long trip that is planned for vacation. They are original set and aren't making any noises yet. I wonder how long they normally last? Years ago it seems like I changed them more often on my vehicles than I do now.
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I think my truck may have made it a good distance, too, with the originals if I had not slightly over loaded it one day. Overloading causes the U-joints and drive shaft to spin at a different angle than they are used to, and it only took about 15 miles for my rear one to chew itself to death.
Upon considering a long trip with originals, I would ask myself if I think I am going to load the bed substantially more than it normally rides and, if so, I would change them out. If the trip is at the rear's normal ride height you will probably make it OK.
Upon considering a long trip with originals, I would ask myself if I think I am going to load the bed substantially more than it normally rides and, if so, I would change them out. If the trip is at the rear's normal ride height you will probably make it OK.
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I will be hauling my Harley Road King which weighs around 800lbs and pulling a 16ft alum bass boat, so the driveshaft will probably be at a different angle for about 1500mi roundtrip.
