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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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can an an out of align jeep affect the front u joints i did some checking today along with other stuff and found the front wheels measure 1/4 more in front then the rear of the tires. from what i have found here the front should be 1/8 in less.
it does pull to the right slightly and front u joints are clicking.
they are on the replacement list but i was just wondering.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I thinks but i think it needs to be an inch+.
Do you know to check u joints
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I thinks but i think it needs to be an inch+.
Do you know to check u joints
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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they are clicking i 4wd but not in 2wd mostly while turning. is there a good way i should know about
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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your alignment should be between 0 - 1/8" toe in. and no it won't affect your u-joints, but it sounds like you need to replace yours before they snap and take out your stub shafts.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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i know but it will have to wait a while 2wd for a now and a hope and a prayer. they are not that much but it is 35deg and a rock driveway hope to get 2 it couple weeks using a freind garage.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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when i buy u joint greaseable or non
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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if you have the needle adapter, and do routine maintenance by greasing up your ball joints, tre, etc. then get the greasable ones.
if you tend to overlook those, and want to save a couple bux, get the non greasable ones, and just grease them up when you install them.
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