Topic: TJ Front drive Shafts (Read 14609 times)

gazjeep · « **on:** December 08, 2008, 01:49:25 PM »

Whilst having a disconcerting noise investigated it looks like the front drive shafts need replacing.

I am told that the UJ's appear to be welded in place.

Lighthouse would appear to be my first port of call but can someone tell me what I need to order so I get it right.

Would this be right or do I need to ask for any extra widgets ? Dear Mr Lighthouse can I have 2 front drive shafts & matching UJ's for my TJ please ?

Cheers folks

Gaz, still got manflu :cry:

PtP · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2008, 01:55:03 PM »

Have a look at my post here: http://www.birtydastardsjeepclub.com/fo ... php?t=8466

You probably won't need the pinion seal though!

The strap kit is not necessary, but advisable and the needle nozzle is for greasing the UJs

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2008, 02:00:01 PM »

Welded? Don't think so.

They are held in by snap rings covered in rust and crud.

Dodster · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2008, 04:53:42 PM »

i read this as being axle shafts not prop shaft..?

If so Gaz its probably just the UJ's that need replacing no extra widgets..

If it is the shafts that are knackered and you can wait you could order some hardened ones from the states..

PtP · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2008, 05:44:22 PM »

Quote from: "Dodster"

i read this as being axle shafts not prop shaft..?

I've just re-read the original post! :oops:

gazjeep · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:11:42 PM »

Cheers gents.

Thanks for confirming no welding nonsense, I haven't seen the offending area myself but rust & crud combo sounds about right :wink:

I believe I may have a new pair of UJ's in the garage for the front drive shafts purchased from the Doc sometime ago for just such an eventuality.

If its alright with the technically minded, any chance you guys would take a look to see whats needed for us at the Turkey hunt.
If it needs shafts or bits n bobs I will have an idea of whats wanted.

You might be better able to cast an ear over the auto box squealing too for me.

Cheers

Gaz

MOCAJ · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:14:36 PM »

who told you you need new shafts gaz

its sure to be the uj's :wink:

gazjeep · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:26:00 PM »

Hi Steve, I dropped it up to Mick at the Fox cause I couldn't figure out where the noise sometimes constant, sometimes intermitent squealing was comming from.

I asked him to check the brakes & UJ's & clean up / grease up stuff, thats when he said the UJ's could do with changing in the not too distant & he thought the shafts were worn but in fairness he did say to run it by those with a greater Jeep knowledge 1st :cry: :cry:

Bubba · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:30:49 PM »

is it like a small bird trapped under the midle of the truck :?:

MOCAJ · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:34:17 PM »

axle uj's dont usually make a noise, you can check em by grabbing hold of both sides behind the hub and checking for any play.

Its more likely to be the double cardon joint on the front driveshaft. Its located at the transfer box end behind the skid plate.

You can either replace or get hold of a needle grease fitting and see if that makes it quiet

does it go quiet when wet :?:

MOCAJ · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:35:08 PM »

Quote from: "V8 Bubba"

is it like a small bird trapped under the midle of the truck :wink:

Bubba · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:44:36 PM »

autos normaly dying can make harsh grating noises goaning noises clunks burping and or stink like they are on fire and or werring in a particular gear

but the first thing normaly is bad or constant shifting or skipping gears altogether or say putting it into reverse and it takes 30 seconds to take up drive

PtP · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2008, 06:51:22 PM »

Quote from: "my other cars a jeep"

Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
is it like a small bird trapped under the midle of the truck :wink:

That's exactly what happened to mine. The squealing was more pronounced at low speeds and as good as disappeared when driving over 30MPH IIRC.

If it is this, then go back to my original thread in this post!

The job should take about ½ a day from start to finish providing you have a press or big old vice to hand.

gazjeep · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2008, 07:32:26 PM »

Quote from: "V8 Bubba"

is it like a small bird trapped under the midle of the truck :lol:

But it doesn't seem to be constant :roll:

gazjeep · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2008, 07:34:12 PM »

Quote from: "my other cars a jeep"

axle uj's dont usually make a noise, you can check em by grabbing hold of both sides behind the hub and checking for any play.

Its more likely to be the double cardon joint on the front driveshaft. Its located at the transfer box end behind the skid plate.

You can either replace or get hold of a needle grease fitting and see if that makes it quiet

does it go quiet when wet

I dont think it was diagnosed as noise coming from the hub area but when these UJ's were checked there was an amount of play.

gazjeep · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2008, 07:42:08 PM »

Quote from: "PtP"

Quote from: "my other cars a jeep"
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
is it like a small bird trapped under the midle of the truck :wink:

:lol:

isle of man · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2008, 07:47:48 PM »

Sunday is the sabbath...

gazjeep · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2008, 07:50:54 PM »

Not if you are a plastic chicken mascarading as a turkey this weekend :lol:

isle of man · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2008, 07:54:32 PM »

Is that not - cross dressing!!!

greggmo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2008, 11:10:03 PM »

i recon you just got noisy uj's gaz dood. we will have a nose for ya at the weekend. 8-)

gazjeep · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2008, 11:14:09 PM »

Hope your right Greg, I'll go with the vote from the technical jury on Sunday :wink:

daggie · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2008, 06:25:26 PM »

front prop

Bubba · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2008, 06:33:55 PM »

if i remember i will take the needle grease gun

gazjeep · « **Reply #23 on:** December 09, 2008, 07:02:24 PM »

Cheers Bubba, if I have got this right then, the application of said lubricant should keep the birdies quiet therefore diagnosing the problem 100%, thus leaving me to get a repeat prescription of Pete's shopping list from Lighthouse for a long term cure ?

Or have I just embarrassed myself again :lol:

Bubba · « **Reply #24 on:** December 09, 2008, 07:07:33 PM »

so how did doctor death conclude the ujs were welded in

Author Topic: TJ Front drive Shafts (Read 14609 times)

Mike Pavelin

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