Front Drive shaft Problems..... Urghhhhhhh!

Mgilles · 12-30-2008, 11:20 PM

I recently install a 2.5" lift on my wj and have been getting some front drive

vibes at 30+mph.. Well... i was driving down the highway at about 50 mph

and suddenly i hear something grinding and rubbing like crazy. So i pulled

and looked and my front driveshaft was smoking near where i connects at

the transfer case. Just changed the fluid with the correct NV247 fluid from

Dealership. What would cause this? A Bad Front drive shaft??? Bearing???

btw 99 JGC, Quadradrive, CV front driveshaft

jeep95xj · 12-30-2008, 11:46 PM

Could be a bad cardon joint. That would be my bet.

**GibsJeep** · 12-31-2008, 12:42 AM

Is this what your DS looks like?

You can try disconnecting the DS and take it for a short drive to see if the noise persist.

Mgilles · 12-31-2008, 12:47 AM

Yes!!! and that circle thing on the right side is the part that was getting too hot

**GibsJeep** · 12-31-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mgilles

Yes!!! and that circle thing on the right side is the part that was getting too hot

Disconnect it and inspect both ends. Mine was wasted and looked like this at the TC end......

I also had irregular play in the DS when it was connected, check for that as well (a little rotational play is normal).