drive shaft noise/movement

[noserider]

Guys

I am still not sure if what I am noticing is what has been described here as the poor design of the driveshaft. I think the term slip joint or some other term was mentioned. The temporary fix as per the forum was lube. What I feel slightly on occasion does seem like maybe some movement of the drive shaft (maybe) either after being stopped or just releasing the brake. But there is no noise at least not yet associated with it. Still think this is the same probem others have described? Also I was wondering why some would have this problem and others would not if we all have the same design? Do they all do it eventually? Could somebody smarter than me put a poll up on the forum to see how many of us have notice these symptoms.

Thanks in advance

Ron

 

[chaco_99]

drive shaft noise movement

Guys

I am still not sure if what I am noticing is what has been described here as the poor design of the driveshaft. I think the term slip joint or some other term was mentioned. The temporary fix as per the forum was lube. What I feel slightly on occasion does seem like maybe some movement of the drive shaft (maybe) either after being stopped or just releasing the brake. But there is no noise at least not yet associated with it. Still think this is the same probem others have described? Also I was wondering why some would have this problem and others would not if we all have the same design? Do they all do it eventually? Could somebody smarter than me put a poll up on the forum to see how many of us have notice these symptoms.

Thanks in advance

Ron

I'm having a little noise (clunking sound) on the steering column when going through rough terrain. I was not able to feel it when I bought my 4th gen because i tested it on the pavement. Now I have separated all the pieces in the steering column and drive shaft to know that this noise is a rubber/metal support around the end of the steering column (next to the coupling shaft).
Anyone knows where to buy this part? number 8