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jerryg 02-01-2007 08:38 PM

U joints.
 
How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

Thanks,

Greg


Carl S 02-01-2007 08:49 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Greg,

Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 08:49 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Greg,

Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 08:49 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Greg,

Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 08:49 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Greg,

Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 02-01-2007 08:56 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Telltale rust will be seeping from the seals.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 02-01-2007 08:56 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Telltale rust will be seeping from the seals.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 02-01-2007 08:56 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Telltale rust will be seeping from the seals.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 02-01-2007 08:56 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Telltale rust will be seeping from the seals.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>




jerryg 02-01-2007 09:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > Thanks,

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 09:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > Thanks,

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 09:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > Thanks,

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 09:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for an
> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > Thanks,

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

Greg


Carl S 02-01-2007 09:53 PM

Re: U joints.
 
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > Thanks,

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 09:53 PM

Re: U joints.
 
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > Thanks,

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 09:53 PM

Re: U joints.
 
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > Thanks,

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 09:53 PM

Re: U joints.
 
I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Greg,
>>
>> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
>> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
>> an
>> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
>> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > Thanks,

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?
>
> Greg
>




jerryg 02-01-2007 10:00 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,

>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:00 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,

>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:00 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,

>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:00 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all the
> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> Greg,

>
> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the joints.
> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change for
> >> an
> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ? Any
> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

Greg


Carl S 02-01-2007 10:07 PM

Re: U joints.
 
How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
know when they were last replaced.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
>> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
>> the
>> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Greg,

>>
>> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> >> joints.
>> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
>> >> for
>> >> an
>> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> >> Carl

>>
>> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
>> >> > Any
>> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
>> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 10:07 PM

Re: U joints.
 
How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
know when they were last replaced.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
>> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
>> the
>> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Greg,

>>
>> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> >> joints.
>> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
>> >> for
>> >> an
>> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> >> Carl

>>
>> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
>> >> > Any
>> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
>> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 10:07 PM

Re: U joints.
 
How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
know when they were last replaced.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
>> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
>> the
>> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Greg,

>>
>> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> >> joints.
>> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
>> >> for
>> >> an
>> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> >> Carl

>>
>> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
>> >> > Any
>> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
>> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 10:07 PM

Re: U joints.
 
How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
know when they were last replaced.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
>> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
>> the
>> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Greg,

>>
>> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
>> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> >> joints.
>> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
>> >> for
>> >> an
>> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> >> Carl

>>
>> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
>> >> > Any
>> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
>> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> doesn't mean that there isn't any right?
>
> Greg
>




jerryg 02-01-2007 10:14 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> know when they were last replaced.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> >> the
> >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> Greg,

>
> >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> >> joints.
> >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> >> >> for
> >> >> an
> >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> >> Carl

>
> >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> >> >> > Any
> >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:14 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> know when they were last replaced.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> >> the
> >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> Greg,

>
> >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> >> joints.
> >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> >> >> for
> >> >> an
> >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> >> Carl

>
> >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> >> >> > Any
> >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:14 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> know when they were last replaced.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> >> the
> >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> Greg,

>
> >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> >> joints.
> >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> >> >> for
> >> >> an
> >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> >> Carl

>
> >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> >> >> > Any
> >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:14 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> know when they were last replaced.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> >> the
> >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> Carl

>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> Greg,

>
> >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> >> joints.
> >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> >> >> for
> >> >> an
> >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> >> Carl

>
> >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> >> >> > Any
> >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> > Carl

>
> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> > >> the
> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> > >> Carl

>
> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> >> Greg,

>
> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> > >> >> joints.
> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> > >> >> for
> > >> >> an
> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> > >> >> Carl

>
> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> > >> >> > Any
> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > - Show quoted text -

>
> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>
> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> > Carl

>
> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> > >> the
> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> > >> Carl

>
> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> >> Greg,

>
> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> > >> >> joints.
> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> > >> >> for
> > >> >> an
> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> > >> >> Carl

>
> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> > >> >> > Any
> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > - Show quoted text -

>
> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>
> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> > Carl

>
> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> > >> the
> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> > >> Carl

>
> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> >> Greg,

>
> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> > >> >> joints.
> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> > >> >> for
> > >> >> an
> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> > >> >> Carl

>
> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> > >> >> > Any
> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > - Show quoted text -

>
> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>
> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:20 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you don't
> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> > Carl

>
> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models, but
> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are all
> > >> the
> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> > >> Carl

>
> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> >> Greg,

>
> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb under
> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> > >> >> joints.
> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to change
> > >> >> for
> > >> >> an
> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> > >> >> Carl

>
> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95 YJ?
> > >> >> > Any
> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand new
> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> > - Show quoted text -

>
> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>
> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

Greg


Carl S 02-01-2007 10:27 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
>> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
>> > don't
>> > know when they were last replaced.

>>
>> > Carl

>>
>> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
>> > >> but
>> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
>> > >> all
>> > >> the
>> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>>
>> > >> Carl

>>
>> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> >> Greg,

>>
>> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
>> > >> >> under
>> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> > >> >> joints.
>> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
>> > >> >> change
>> > >> >> for
>> > >> >> an
>> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> > >> >> Carl

>>
>> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
>> > >> >> > YJ?
>> > >> >> > Any
>> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > >> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
>> > >> > new
>> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
>> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>>
>> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > - Show quoted text -

>>
>> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
>> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
>> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
>> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
>> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
>> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>>
>> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 10:27 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
>> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
>> > don't
>> > know when they were last replaced.

>>
>> > Carl

>>
>> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
>> > >> but
>> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
>> > >> all
>> > >> the
>> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>>
>> > >> Carl

>>
>> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> >> Greg,

>>
>> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
>> > >> >> under
>> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> > >> >> joints.
>> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
>> > >> >> change
>> > >> >> for
>> > >> >> an
>> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> > >> >> Carl

>>
>> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
>> > >> >> > YJ?
>> > >> >> > Any
>> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > >> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
>> > >> > new
>> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
>> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>>
>> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > - Show quoted text -

>>
>> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
>> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
>> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
>> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
>> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
>> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>>
>> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 10:27 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
>> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
>> > don't
>> > know when they were last replaced.

>>
>> > Carl

>>
>> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
>> > >> but
>> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
>> > >> all
>> > >> the
>> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>>
>> > >> Carl

>>
>> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> >> Greg,

>>
>> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
>> > >> >> under
>> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> > >> >> joints.
>> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
>> > >> >> change
>> > >> >> for
>> > >> >> an
>> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> > >> >> Carl

>>
>> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
>> > >> >> > YJ?
>> > >> >> > Any
>> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > >> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
>> > >> > new
>> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
>> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>>
>> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > - Show quoted text -

>>
>> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
>> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
>> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
>> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
>> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
>> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>>
>> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?
>
> Greg
>




Carl S 02-01-2007 10:27 PM

Re: U joints.
 
Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.

Carl


"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
>> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
>> > don't
>> > know when they were last replaced.

>>
>> > Carl

>>
>> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
>> > >> but
>> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
>> > >> all
>> > >> the
>> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>>
>> > >> Carl

>>
>> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>>
>> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> >> Greg,

>>
>> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
>> > >> >> under
>> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
>> > >> >> joints.
>> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
>> > >> >> change
>> > >> >> for
>> > >> >> an
>> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>>
>> > >> >> Carl

>>
>> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>>
>> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>>
>> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
>> > >> >> > YJ?
>> > >> >> > Any
>> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>>
>> > >> >> > Thanks,

>>
>> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
>> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
>> > >> > new
>> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>>
>> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > >> - Show quoted text -

>>
>> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
>> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>>
>> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>>
>> > - Show quoted text -

>>
>> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
>> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
>> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
>> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
>> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
>> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.
>>
>> Greg- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -

>
> Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?
>
> Greg
>




jerryg 02-01-2007 10:30 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:27 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
> if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> >> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> >> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
> >> > don't
> >> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> >> > Carl

>
> >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
> >> > >> but
> >> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
> >> > >> all
> >> > >> the
> >> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> > >> Carl

>
> >> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> >> Greg,

>
> >> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
> >> > >> >> under
> >> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> > >> >> joints.
> >> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
> >> > >> >> change
> >> > >> >> for
> >> > >> >> an
> >> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> > >> >> Carl

>
> >> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
> >> > >> >> > YJ?
> >> > >> >> > Any
> >> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
> >> > >> > new
> >> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> >> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> >> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > - Show quoted text -

>
> >> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> >> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> >> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> >> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> >> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> >> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

>
> >> Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Why when I let off the gas or depress the clutch does it stop. That
wouldn't be unbalanced tires or front end probs wpuld it?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:30 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:27 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
> if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> >> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> >> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
> >> > don't
> >> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> >> > Carl

>
> >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
> >> > >> but
> >> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
> >> > >> all
> >> > >> the
> >> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> > >> Carl

>
> >> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> >> Greg,

>
> >> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
> >> > >> >> under
> >> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> > >> >> joints.
> >> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
> >> > >> >> change
> >> > >> >> for
> >> > >> >> an
> >> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> > >> >> Carl

>
> >> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
> >> > >> >> > YJ?
> >> > >> >> > Any
> >> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
> >> > >> > new
> >> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> >> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> >> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > - Show quoted text -

>
> >> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> >> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> >> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> >> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> >> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> >> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

>
> >> Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Why when I let off the gas or depress the clutch does it stop. That
wouldn't be unbalanced tires or front end probs wpuld it?

Greg


jerryg 02-01-2007 10:30 PM

Re: U joints.
 
On Feb 1, 9:27 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yes, the jeep should be in gear. Check out your front end and tire balance
> if you are getting a steering wheel vibe.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170386450.971974.313420@j27g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> >> On Feb 1, 9:07 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> >> > How about the rust? I would go ahead and replace 'em anyway if you
> >> > don't
> >> > know when they were last replaced.

>
> >> > Carl

>
> >> > "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> >news:1170385245.953781.269690@a34g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > > On Feb 1, 8:53 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> I do not know if they cross between the 84-86 XJ's and later models,
> >> > >> but
> >> > >> AFAIK the rear u-joints, front u-joints and front axle u-joints are
> >> > >> all
> >> > >> the
> >> > >> same part number for 87-01 XJ's, all YJ's and TJ's. (D35 axle).

>
> >> > >> Carl

>
> >> > >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> > >>news:1170382833.533061.151470@q2g2000cwa.googleg roups.com...

>
> >> > >> > On Feb 1, 7:49 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> >> Greg,

>
> >> > >> >> Unexplained vibes is a big indicator. Block the wheels and climb
> >> > >> >> under
> >> > >> >> there. Rotate the shaft back and fourth and look for slop in the
> >> > >> >> joints.
> >> > >> >> It's $10 for two new joints and takes around 10-15 minutes to
> >> > >> >> change
> >> > >> >> for
> >> > >> >> an
> >> > >> >> experianced person, 45 for a first-timer. They probably need it.

>
> >> > >> >> Carl

>
> >> > >> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in message

>
> >> > >> >>news:1170380310.286088.65610@q2g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...

>
> >> > >> >> > How can I tell when I need to replace my rear u joint on my 95
> >> > >> >> > YJ?
> >> > >> >> > Any
> >> > >> >> > visible signs? I am noticing some unexplained vibration.

>
> >> > >> >> > Thanks,

>
> >> > >> >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > >> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > >> > Hi Carl. Thanks for the advice. Makes sense. My other question is
> >> > >> > then, I just bought an 86 XJ and with it the guy threw in 4 brand
> >> > >> > new
> >> > >> > u joints!! Are they universal to Jeeps, say YJ to XJ ?

>
> >> > >> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > >> - Show quoted text -

>
> >> > > Well I just went out and climed under it. No noticeable play but that
> >> > > doesn't mean that there isn't any right?

>
> >> > > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> > - Show quoted text -

>
> >> No rust seeping that I saw, it appeared very dry. I am getting some
> >> vibration thru the steering wheel and shifter. When I depress the
> >> clutch or let off the gas, it stops. It seems to be getting worse. I
> >> thought maybe the u joints, but maybe a slipping clutch? I don't know,
> >> guess I'll have to take it to my mechanic. I really hate doing that!
> >> It has a 5 speed and about 80k miles on it.

>
> >> Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> >> - Show quoted text -

>
> > Should my Jeep be in gear when I perform this test?

>
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


Why when I let off the gas or depress the clutch does it stop. That
wouldn't be unbalanced tires or front end probs wpuld it?

Greg



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