Off Road Jeep Maintainence and Prep - Casualties Of War
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Driveshaft U-joint failures most commonly happen from loose U-joint bolts and binding. The loose bolts are an easy fix. Just tighten them before you hit the trail. However, several factors may cause the binding. With your suspension at full droop, spin the driveshaft and check for binding. You can use shocks or straps to limit the downtravel. If your spring U-bolts are loose, the pinions can wrap more easily, so break out the wrench and check for tightness. Finally, give the driveshaft U-joints a check. Engage the parking brake, put the tranny in Neutral, and crawl underneath to check for any rotational or lateral play in the U-joint cups. If you find any, replace 'em before you lose a driveshaft. If it happens on a sketchy climb it can be a long, hard way down. View Related Article
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