clicking in front axle.
02-06-2009 | 11:50 PM
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clicking in front axle.
Well i have a clicking noise coming from the front axle when i accelerate. Also When i turn hard it does it and the feels like the jeep is jerking. any idea what i could be. Help
02-06-2009 | 11:53 PM
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
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Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
You have U-joints in your front axle shafts out at the ends where the wheels turn. I believe the clicking you are hearing is one of these U-joints is worn out.
02-07-2009 | 12:37 AM
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Duralast Golds are $18.99 at Autozone. Not sure how good they are but, I would try them.
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02-07-2009 | 12:57 AM
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Dane/Spicer or CTM are good U-joints. Just need to make sure you get greasable. This will make them last much longer if you can grease them.
02-07-2009 | 01:35 AM
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i will be doing this exact thing in the morning i bought my u joint from oreilly made by precision 8.50 each.i will also be doing motor mounts drivers side ubolts and center pin and radiator swap from a 96 on sunday and somehow find time to get a set of 31/10.50s
02-07-2009 | 09:36 AM
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yup, i'd say axle u-joints. i've done a couple dozen on jeeps in the last month or so.
they're not to bad to do for the first time, they do get easier.
the hardest part for most is getting the hubs off. but i have a trick for that.
maybe i'll do a video/write up on them showing all the different ways to do the job.
if you don't have a u-joint press, you can use a couple sized sockets and a bfh.
a bench vise comes in handy too.
i've had to cut a few joints in half with a grinder, but if you get the clips out, you can just hammer the cups out.
do what you can, if you get stuck, you can always take the shaft to a shop...
they're not to bad to do for the first time, they do get easier.
the hardest part for most is getting the hubs off. but i have a trick for that.
maybe i'll do a video/write up on them showing all the different ways to do the job.
if you don't have a u-joint press, you can use a couple sized sockets and a bfh.
a bench vise comes in handy too.
i've had to cut a few joints in half with a grinder, but if you get the clips out, you can just hammer the cups out.
do what you can, if you get stuck, you can always take the shaft to a shop...
02-07-2009 | 10:43 AM
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My personally for axle u-jionts I prefer the non greasable ones that have a forged cross like the newer Spicer 760's have. Autozone and Advanced sell a brute force joint with a forged cross and non greasable.