4X4 question
bigry2004
03-18-2005, 02:05 PM
is the front U joint primarily associated with 4 wheel driving? i noticed my front U joints were a little loose today but doesnt look like an immediate task. however, i was under the impression this was only associated with 4 wheel driving, which i rarely use. is this a cause for concern? thanks
BlazerLT
03-18-2005, 04:12 PM
There will be a little bit of play in them.
It is only used for 4wd.
It is only used for 4wd.
bigry2004
03-19-2005, 12:10 AM
There will be a little bit of play in them.
It is only used for 4wd.
hey, someone else in another forum posted this:
"If your u-joints have any play in them, they're shot. Replace them."
i thought, like you said, a little play was normal.
It is only used for 4wd.
hey, someone else in another forum posted this:
"If your u-joints have any play in them, they're shot. Replace them."
i thought, like you said, a little play was normal.
BlazerLT
03-19-2005, 01:07 AM
hey, someone else in another forum posted this:
"If your u-joints have any play in them, they're shot. Replace them."
i thought, like you said, a little play was normal.
You sure it is U-joint play, or the drive shaft itself has play?
"If your u-joints have any play in them, they're shot. Replace them."
i thought, like you said, a little play was normal.
You sure it is U-joint play, or the drive shaft itself has play?
blazee
03-19-2005, 08:59 AM
The front driveshaft turns all the time, whether 4wd is engaged or not.
bigry2004
03-19-2005, 05:04 PM
You sure it is U-joint play, or the drive shaft itself has play?
Just the U-joint. Driveshaft feels pretty solid.
Just the U-joint. Driveshaft feels pretty solid.
BlazerLT
03-19-2005, 05:08 PM
How much play does it have?
smahala1286
03-19-2005, 10:02 PM
we dont have ujoints stock we have crappy cv joints
BlazerLT
03-19-2005, 11:03 PM
we dont have ujoints stock we have crappy cv joints
The front driveshaft does hae u-joints.
The front driveshaft does hae u-joints.
bigry2004
03-20-2005, 01:40 AM
How much play does it have?
like you can prolly barely jimmy it an inch left and an inch right.. if that.
like you can prolly barely jimmy it an inch left and an inch right.. if that.
blazee
03-20-2005, 12:48 PM
we dont have ujoints stock we have crappy cv joints
He's talking about the front driveshaft, it runs from the transfer case to the front differantial and has U-joints.
You are talking about the front driveaxles, they run from the front differential to the hubs and have CV joints.
He's talking about the front driveshaft, it runs from the transfer case to the front differantial and has U-joints.
You are talking about the front driveaxles, they run from the front differential to the hubs and have CV joints.
blazee
03-20-2005, 12:54 PM
like you can prolly barely jimmy it an inch left and an inch right.. if that.
If the U-joints have any slop at all they need to be replaced.
If the U-joints have any slop at all they need to be replaced.
bigry2004
03-20-2005, 04:10 PM
If the U-joints have any slop at all they need to be replaced.
so this goes against the notion that having a little play is alright. and why would they need to be if they're only used in 4X4? not questioning judgement, just curious for knowledge purposes.
so this goes against the notion that having a little play is alright. and why would they need to be if they're only used in 4X4? not questioning judgement, just curious for knowledge purposes.
blazee
03-20-2005, 04:14 PM
Over all a little play is okay....this is because of the gears, but the u-joints should have zero slop.
They only have a load in 4wd, but they spin (and wear) all the time. If they fail you will be stranded, whether you are in 4wd or not.
They only have a load in 4wd, but they spin (and wear) all the time. If they fail you will be stranded, whether you are in 4wd or not.
bigry2004
03-21-2005, 12:20 AM
Over all a little play is okay....this is because of the gears, but the u-joints should have zero slop.
They only have a load in 4wd, but they spin (and wear) all the time. If they fail you will be stranded, whether you are in 4wd or not.
alright. thanks, blazee
They only have a load in 4wd, but they spin (and wear) all the time. If they fail you will be stranded, whether you are in 4wd or not.
alright. thanks, blazee
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