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

Re: U joints.
 

On Feb 1, 9:30 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> 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.googleg roups.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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Also feel it in the shifter as well.

Greg

Re: U joints.
 

On Feb 1, 9:30 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> 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.googleg roups.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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Also feel it in the shifter as well.

Greg

Re: U joints.
 

On Feb 1, 9:30 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> 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.googleg roups.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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Also feel it in the shifter as well.

Greg

Re: U joints.
 

On Feb 1, 9:30 pm, "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote:
> 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.googleg roups.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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Also feel it in the shifter as well.

Greg

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 -

Hey Carl, just went out again and checked for side play. Clicking
sound and about 1/16 play. I think its toast. Thanks for the help!

Greg

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 -

Hey Carl, just went out again and checked for side play. Clicking
sound and about 1/16 play. I think its toast. Thanks for the help!

Greg

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 -

Hey Carl, just went out again and checked for side play. Clicking
sound and about 1/16 play. I think its toast. Thanks for the help!

Greg

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 -

Hey Carl, just went out again and checked for side play. Clicking
sound and about 1/16 play. I think its toast. Thanks for the help!

Greg

Re: U joints.
 

1/16" in the U-joint itself or in the whole shaft? Some play is normal in
the whole shaft for the pinion gear and ring gear to mesh, as well as the
shaft in the t-case. Any play in the U-joints is unacceptable.

Carl

"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1170388709.199698.24980@q2g2000cwa.googlegrou ps.com...
> 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 -
>
> Hey Carl, just went out again and checked for side play. Clicking
> sound and about 1/16 play. I think its toast. Thanks for the help!
>
> Greg
>