greasing the slip yoke

howardusa · 06-13-2007, 09:59 PM

I plan on greasing the slip yoke this weekend and am wondering if it's OK to back it up on ramps so I'll have more room to work. I wasn't sure if the Jeep has to be in neutral or if it's OK to have it in park on the ramps. Obviously won't put it on the ramps if it has to be in neutral. Also I was going to buy some silver anti-seize. Is this the recommended grease?
Thanks,
HT

**balloo93** · 06-13-2007, 10:02 PM

Trans in Nuetral would be optional, just make sure to set the Ebrake and block the front wheels. Shoudln't matter, but mark the shaft and yoke to make sure to set it back to where it was.

JGoad2 · 06-13-2007, 11:46 PM

Id just leave it on flat ground there is enough room to get under there. Still set the parking brake and make sure to mark like balloo said. I used the silver anti seize and it has worked great for 3+ months now. Also try to clean off as much as the old grease as possible.

SmrtJustin · 06-13-2007, 11:51 PM

I'm wondering, would just standard grease work just as well, or do you think the anti-seize is better?

**balloo93** · 06-13-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SmrtJustin

I'm wondering, would just standard grease work just as well, or do you think the anti-seize is better?

Standard grease will work as well, but the silver anti sieze will hold up better.

88blaster · 06-14-2007, 04:46 PM

When you do this, be extreamly careful to not hurt the rubber boot, mine is torn and I cannot get a replacement, not from dearler ship or any auto parts stores.

I am going to burn SOMETHING down!

So any way, becareful.

1990JEEPXJ · 06-14-2007, 05:00 PM

couldnt you get something like a shock boot and cut it and clamp it or zip tie it on?

tozier9 · 06-14-2007, 05:15 PM

hmm...I got my boot from the dealer. They ordered it.

JeepJinx · 06-14-2007, 05:39 PM

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howardusa · 06-14-2007, 10:06 PM

I appreciate all the advice.. Thank you all very much.
HT

gradysjeep · 06-14-2007, 10:51 PM

X2 on the zip ties way better then those clamps.

88blaster · 06-14-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1990JEEPXJ

couldnt you get something like a shock boot and cut it and clamp it or zip tie it on?

I might end up doing that, so far as a temp fix I taped the hell out of in.

88blaster · 06-14-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tozier9

hmm...I got my boot from the dealer. They ordered it.

This pissess me off, they tell me that it comes with a driveshaft and that is the only way to get it, I think I will hit up another nearby chrysler stealership and see if they say the same.

How long ago was this?

JoeJeepWMU · 06-15-2007, 12:40 AM

I dont think the jeep driveshaft is balanced. I put it back on in no particular way and no problems so far.

tozier9 · 06-15-2007, 07:31 AM

That was about a year ago, They ordered those damn straps and the boot since mine didnt have one. I should have just got zip ties cause I remember them being like 10 bucks a piece or something.

But try calling around, they should be able to tell you over the phone. And the boot came packaged individually as well as each strap.

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tozier9 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 453 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	That was about a year ago, They ordered those damn straps and the boot since mine didnt have one. I should have just got zip ties cause I remember them being like 10 bucks a piece or something. But try calling around, they should be able to tell you over the phone. And the boot came packaged individually as well as each strap. __________________ 1996 xj 4x4 107,000 miles skyjacker 3 inch lift (actually 3.5) 31's SYE RE HD trackbar

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JGoad2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bridgeport, WV Posts: 250 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Id just leave it on flat ground there is enough room to get under there. Still set the parking brake and make sure to mark like balloo said. I used the silver anti seize and it has worked great for 3+ months now. Also try to clean off as much as the old grease as possible.