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U Joints?
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12/16/15 05:21 PM
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Mike Keenan
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Are U Joints still used on the drive shafts of trucks? I have my 2002 F150 that makes like a clunk when you get on the gas.
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/16/15 08:58 PM
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Nathan "Bull" Montgomery
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Yes however your problem could be the slip yoke which is a common problem. Ford has a TSB on it although we mostly see it on around 2005-up but the part they usually is simply a kit of grease and a new clamp. You can also (if you can) get under the truck and check for play in the u-joints. This is where I would start. But to answer your question yes they have u joints in the drive shaft.
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Nathan "Bull" Montgomery]
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12/17/15 03:31 AM
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Mike Keenan
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It's an FX4, I can get underneath it. From what I have read on F150 forums, it's the slip yoke from what other guys are describing. Apparently I will crawl underneath it and put it apart to grease it. It's just irratating as heck from a dead stop, clunk when I get on the gas.
Thanks for the help
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/17/15 04:16 AM
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Rubberdown
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Tundras have this problem too. I didn't have long term luck greasing mine. I just live with it now.
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/17/15 04:33 PM
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mstring
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My 07 has been doing it since nearly new. I have greased it a couple of times now. It may last a couple of months then come back. I have learned to live with it.
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/17/15 05:40 PM
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scott01
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My '02 Chevy Silverado 4x4 does the same thing, has for a couple of years.
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/17/15 07:22 PM
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Nathan "Bull" Montgomery
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The grease that comes with the ford kit seems to work better than standard grease. Its grease specific to this problem. Part number 9L3Z-4W602-A will run you about $18+ tax and I can get it for you if you want. I work parts at a Ford dealership. Hope this helps
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Re: U Joints?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/18/15 12:54 PM
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redchevy
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Have the same issue with an '04 D-max. Greased it myself a few times and taken it to the dealer twice, it lasts about 5k miles when you grease it and starts again, now I just live with it.
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