No thumping that I can detect. There isn't any abnormal play in them either
as far as I can tell when I tried to move them by hand. I'm having a heck of
a time finding some U joints online.(I'm in Germany and these guys don't
know how to order American parts very well) Cheapest I found so far were
around $70. Any suggestions of online ordering would be great. Thanks!
""Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)"" <ssevrenc@visteon.com> wrote in message
news:200201161757.g0GHvMH04887@dymwsm10.mailwatch.com...
> Hey Timan!
>
> A question would be does your drive train make any "thump"ing noises as
the
> power is applied or removed from the wheels? If the U-joints are the
source,
> there will be play in them as the bearing has worn. Thus, the thumping as
> the U-joint hits the metal. I had to replace mine once back a couple years
> ago. They are cheap to replace and install by yourself.
>
> Sean
> '92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 255,000mi!
> '01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1!
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Timan [mailto:timandmissy@t-online.de]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 2:31 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Drive shaft
>
>
> Help
> My drive shaft has some very noticeable wobble. I checked this by putting
> the rear on jack stands and running it up. The truck vibrates pretty bad
at
> speeds 35 - 55 MPH. So, would it be wise to try and replace the U-joints
> first or go straight to the shaft. Its pretty rusty so I don't think it
> could be balanced. Thanks!
>
> Timan
> 93 Dakota 3.9L
>
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