U joint ?'s

[PitbullRescuer]

Well, getting a nasty vibration under acceleration. I'm sure it's my u joints. Anybody done them on theirs? How much of a pita are they?

Also, I'm guessing Spicer joints are the way to go but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[attitudeofgratitud]

Probably the rear most joint(at the diff) has a tight spot in it. There not too bad. If you got a wire wheel clean it up good, especially around the outer edge of the caps. and soak it. Work on getting the flange side separated first. Knock the c-clips off and get the caps moving first. Beat on one side and get it moving a 1/2 inch or so and then flip and do the same. Do that a couple of times for both sides. Hope that helps.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

So, I bought all 3 joints for the rear drive shaft. Dropped it, broke out the u joint press, broke one of the caps and bent the u joint press. :banghead:

So now the drive shaft and the new joints are at my buddy's shop getting pressed out and the new pressed in. Waiting for a call to go pick it up and put it back under my truck.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Got it back, all three u joints replaced. Bolted it back up in my Runner, it's perfect. No vibrations, no clunking when I put it in gear, perfect. Wasn't bad either $60 for all 3 joints, no charge for my buddy's help but gave him a $20 anyway.

 

[recordcollector]

is it at high speeds or any speed

Well, getting a nasty vibration under acceleration. I'm sure it's my u joints. Anybody done them on theirs? How much of a pita are they?

Also, I'm guessing Spicer joints are the way to go but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks.

high speeds or any speed? I have a huge vibration after 40-50

 

[scottyb]

I had a vibration at 55ish until I recently replaced my rearmost u-joint. Vibrations at a particular speed are caused by resonance in the system. At a particular frequency (in case of a drive shaft, RPM) the vibration is greatest at it's resonant frequency, and this can be felt in the cab if the vibration is great enough.

To check your rear u-joint, all you have to do is go and undo the 4 bolts that attach your drive-shaft to your rear diff. DON'T SLIDE THE REAR PORTION OUT OF THE SLIP YOKE UNLESS YOU MARK BOTH SIDES FIRST! Just swivel the rear u-joint and if there's a tight spot, I bet that's your problem. If the rear u-joint feels fine, you could remove the whole rear drive-shaft and check the other joints.

Replacing a u-joint is one of those easy and rewarding fixes. I thought it was fun, and had never did one before.

 

[spitvenom]

I have a bit of slack, clunking sometimes when I release the clutch, if your truck is parked should I be able to spin the main driveshaft coming out the transfer case about 1 inch to either side before it stops? can you guys check on your trucks please? my u joints seem fine and I just greased all fittings

 

[Suprareal]

, no clunking when I put it in gear

This solved your clunk?
i replaced mine a while back and it dident help my clunk :moping: so loud and annoying!

 

[recordcollector]

clunk

This solved your clunk?
i replaced mine a while back and it dident help my clunk :moping: so loud and annoying!

mine clunks from Park to drive......and major vibration at 30 mph, gets worse at 50mph......like a zipping vibrating.......very annoying.

 

[hrt4me]

I have a bit of slack, clunking sometimes when I release the clutch, if your truck is parked should I be able to spin the main driveshaft coming out the transfer case about 1 inch to either side before it stops? can you guys check on your trucks please? my u joints seem fine and I just greased all fittings

ever diagnose that?

 

[nissanh]

I bought a good used drive line for $40. Works great!, My belief is usually if I can find a TOYOTA used part in good condition, I will go for it unless I buy the Part from the dealer. U joint at the dealer is around $80.

Replacing U joints really not going to work well. You can try this with both hands. While keeping your eyes at the joint twist the two shafts connecting the U-joint. You will see a tiny movement.

 

[JWaldz]

REVIVAL!

I'm having the usual symptoms of the rear u-joint problems. HEAVY vibrations above 50mph, clunking, squeeking, etc etc..

Doesn't anyone know the part number(s) for the rear most u-joint? I'd like to call Toyota tomorrow and get the part(s) I need ordered so I can fix this mayhem..... pronto.

 

[revenantdead]

honestly i went napa last time i changed one out. it's working just fine.