Time for new u-joints

[joemomma]

I think I'm due for new u-joints - getting a clunk when taking off most of the time. Are there two u-joints on our cars (one on each end of the driveshaft)? How difficult is the replacement?

 

[lwarrior1016]

Yes, one at the trans, one at the diff. If you have the stock steel driveshaft, it’s not hard to swap them. You just have to rent a ball joint press (heavy duty c-clamp style tool) and press them out. If the driveshaft is aluminum, I highly recommend taking it to a driveline shop and getting them done. It’s really easy to bend the ears on an aluminum shaft.

 

[badass98svt]

Make sure it's not an engine mount, or control arm bushing or something. Get under the car and check the u joints. You'll know if something is bad. You definitely don't want to lose a u joint going down the highway.

 

[96blak54]

Transmission mounts will go clunk. Be like badass98svt, check the mounts

 

[joemomma]

Thanks lads, will investigate and report findings.

 

[PinkieT]

If you get real lucky like I did, you will have a crack in your differential.

 

[joemomma]

Hope not...I've got a laundry list of things that need to be done to the car, and repairing/replacing the diff isn't one of them.

 

[badass98svt]

Hope not...I've got a laundry list of things that need to be done to the car, and repairing/replacing the diff isn't one of them.

Mine exploded all over the Cobra behind me on the way to a car show . My buddy was not amused.
Definitely was not expected.

 

[PinkieT]

Hope not...I've got a laundry list of things that need to be done to the car, and repairing/replacing the diff isn't one of them.

It wasn't on my list either until I pulled the rear cover...

 

[NEURON]

Can't you drive it out using a socket any more, used to be pretty easy.

 

[joemomma]

Can't you drive it out using a socket any more, used to be pretty easy.

I believe that is possible based on my YT research.