Front drive shaft...third in a year,?

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Sep 2, 2019 | 07:34 AM

lmwilliams@mail.wvncc.edu

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Front drive shaft...third in a year,?

I have a 2005 Jeep grand Cherokee limited. Third front drive shaft clicking inside a year. Is there something wrong with my Jeep? Or are these drive shafts just junk? Standard Gear.

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Sep 3, 2019 | 06:01 AM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

I'd try Mopar at $500.

Sep 3, 2019 | 06:26 AM

TCP64

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From: Pasco,WA

Year: 2001

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.7L

What damage is being done to the drive shafts?

Sep 4, 2019 | 04:12 PM

lmwilliams@mail.wvncc.edu

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I'm not sure as I have had a garage do the work...but it starts sounding like click.. click.. click. And get louder and louder over time

Sep 6, 2019 | 08:05 PM

blueseasons

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Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

I know nothing about the 05 so here are some questions that may or may not be helpful. What kind of front shaft? Rzepa or double Cardan? Is there a lift? Rzepa's dont like lifts greater than 2" and sometimes they fail quickly at 2". If Rzepa, are they rebuilding the end that fails or replacing with new ones.

Sep 9, 2019 | 12:37 AM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

The 05 is IFS with a fixed differential and the shaft has a flexible section in it's middle when made by Mopar to allow for engine movement. Replacement types do not.