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03-02-2012, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, Pennsylania
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New centering ball in Front drive shaft...still angry sparrows!
A few weeks ago, i got the common "angry sparrows" front drive shaft issue. I pulled it off and the noise went away. I took the shaft to a shop and got the centering ball and u-joints replaced. (only charged $65!) One week later, the angry sparrows are back. However, its only above 15 mph and only happens sometimes. The noise doesnt seem to change with the speed either..but it definately sounds like the d*** sparrows again. Any suggestions? The jeep's frame and body mounts rusted away, so I need to part it out... (depressing...only had it 6 months) but ill be driving it for a few more months so id love to kill these birds.
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03-02-2012, 06:53 AM
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JEEP FREAK
Join Date: Apr 2004
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For $65, I doubt the shop did the work you say they did.
(3) u-joints alone is close to $65.
They probably left the centeing ball alone and just greased it as well as they could.
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03-02-2012, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Wheelin98TJ
For $65, I doubt the shop did the work you say they did.
(3) u-joints alone is close to $65.
They probably left the centeing ball alone and just greased it as well as they could.
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I forgot to mention I provided the u-joints hahaha i gave them to them to pu them in, i inspected the shaft too, they really did replace the ball and put my Duralast u-joints in for me
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03-02-2012, 07:17 AM
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Did you replace just the ball or the whole socket assembly? What brand?
And duralast joints? Really man?
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03-02-2012, 07:23 AM
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Axle u-joints make the same noise, so I would check those next. Also, when (not if) those Duralast joints fail, buy some other brand. I know they have a lifetime warranty, but I'd rather pay more and not have to replace them every year.
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03-02-2012, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Imped
Did you replace just the ball or the whole socket assembly? What brand?
And duralast joints? Really man?
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the socket too, and I work at AutoZone, that's why I just grabbed some from work
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03-02-2012, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bobjp
Axle u-joints make the same noise, so I would check those next. Also, when (not if) those Duralast joints fail, buy some other brand. I know they have a lifetime warranty, but I'd rather pay more and not have to replace them every year.
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Yeah I work at Autozone that's why I got those. Ill check those axle joints though thanks!
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03-02-2012, 09:27 AM
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Did they forget to grease the CV's centering joint?
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03-02-2012, 10:39 AM
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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On my new driveshaft, a greaseable Spicer centering joint added $100 to the total cost. Not sure what you got for $60 (including labor).
The expense of a failure so far exceeds the money spent on the centering ball that it doesn't make sense to take risks.
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03-02-2012, 03:04 PM
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Went wheeling today and it went away, lets see if it stays that way haha
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03-02-2012, 03:11 PM
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Always use spicer for the driveshafts.
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03-02-2012, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chupathingy901
Went wheeling today and it went away, lets see if it stays that way haha
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You better be sure, I would check if it is greased. I hate to see you blow your transfer case in half
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03-02-2012, 11:55 PM
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I replaced everything when it happend to me in 2010, and it went away immediately. I used good U joints though... it was whatever the best kind I could get form AdvanceAuto at the time... I remember the seals and grease being red if that means anything to anyone.
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03-03-2012, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ClimbStuff
I replaced everything when it happend to me in 2010, and it went away immediately. I used good U joints though... it was whatever the best kind I could get form AdvanceAuto at the time... I remember the seals and grease being red if that means anything to anyone.
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What all should be replaced when doing my front and rear u-jointz. Should i replace the centern ball too? THANKZ JEEPERZ
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03-13-2012, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, Pennsylania
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My Centering ball is still squeeking like crazy over 20 MPH, I called the shop and they said "I'm not sure we have a greasable centering ball for that..bring it down." But I might just buy the front shaft of a guy parting out a Jeep near me for $60, i mean, might as well. Probably will be cheaper...
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New centering ball in Front drive shaft...still angry sparrows!
