Is it my drive shaft or U-Joints?
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From: Tipp City, Ohio
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 Cylindar 4.0L
Alright, well last Tuesday I broke my rear yoke by my rear drive axle and the u-joint, I replaced both on Friday when it all got to my house all from the Jeep dealership. It came in a Mopar box as usual.... I get the seal, yoke, u-joint all installed with the drive shaft mounted and what not. So I start the Jeep go for a test drive, and this is where my problem is.. I give it some gas getting it up to 15mph and let off the gas a little and I get a nice buzzing sound like there's something rubbing or something is loose and its slapping but there's not every thing is at its tork specs of what needs it. I replaced the u-joint up by the T-Case last summer of 2009. But what I am thinking is when my u-joint broke on me I think the drive shaft slapped up against the body a few times and fell on the ground causing the drive shaft to bend a little. So do I need my drive shaft re-balanced or do I need to get a new one, or just replace the u-joint up by the T-Case? Please reply as soon as possible.
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From: Hanover,Ont, Canada
Year: 1991
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Jack the rear of the jeep and put it into drive , carfully watch the shaft, if it is bent you will see it...... chances are it will need replacement.
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From: Chico, CA
Year: 1986
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You need to put the rear axle on stands and just let it run. Then watch the drive line for wobble. You also could have twisted it a little. Check to see that the yokes on it are in the exact same position.
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From: Tipp City, Ohio
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
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i put it on stands and put it in drive but nothing happend, i couldnt even get the drive shaft to spin, its solid still when i had it in the air, but idk if thats because of my opposite spin diff. or not. i dont have lockers yet.
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