just recently, i started hearing a metal clanking. after looking into it, my front driveshaft is bouncing around. any advice? not sure if a new one will fix this or where i should go from here.

thanks!
-Aron

 

Also, my Jeep is lifted 4.5" but it has the factory front drive shaft

 

Do you have vibes? maybe a toasted u-joint?

 

Vibes when I hit 70, but always did that. And the drive shaft seal on the back of the diff is leaking like the drive shaft is bouncing around beating it up

 

Pinion bearing shot maybe ?

 

Umm not sure, I'm thinking my control arms might not be adjusted to the right lengths, messing up the angles, in turn throwing it out

 

Post a vid possible ?

 

Did you remove the front dS donor don't grenade you Tc while driving. Push the pinion up and down see I there's movement. Looking at the u joints of the dS. How's the angle of the pinion anyways. Which way is it pointing

 

Took the drive shaft out, noise stopped so its definitely the problem. Had to take it out to drive to Maine this morning. When I put it back in I'll post a video

 

Look just keep it out and replace u joints and center ball. Also you should post pic of pinion angle

 

Alright thanks everyone! I'll keep you posted