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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Wow. Just had a weekend driving with new U-joints. I guess I had not really realized how bad it had gotten. Now I get an incredibly smooth launch when I release the clutch on acceleration. I don't have to gun the engine to avoid vibration...and it may be my imagination, but it sure seems like I don't lose power at 70mph going uphill anymore. Is it really possible to lose that much power due to friction in the U-joints? If so, I'll bet I gain a bit in MPGs as well...
 
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