What's that noise? (Mac's edition)

[macleanflood]

Ok...been chasing this noise for the better part of two months.

I have tried...

1. Replacing the front axle u-joints with new Spicers.
2. Replaced my ring and pinion on my Dana 30 with a Yukon. It's set up a little deep with .005 backlash.
3. Removed my new Tom Woods driveshaft...noise persists.
4. Put the Jeep up on four jack stands and no noise. Can't find it anywhere.
5. Put a GoPro on the front bumper and can't hear the noise.
6. Noise persists with or without the clutch depressed.
7. Noise changes when steering.

Thoughts? I want to go snow wheeling!

-Mac

 

[tworley]

Whats the other driveshaft look like?

 

[macleanflood]

And... problem identified!

Double carden is shot!

I have a spare for my front...I wonder if it's the same...

-Mac

 

[macleanflood]

Whats the other driveshaft look like?

Nailed it! Winner!

-Mac

 

[macleanflood]

Grease your needle valves on your driveshaft folks! Don't forget like me!

-Mac

 

[JKP]

And that's why the factory one on the front shaft is sealed.

 

[macleanflood]

Ok so I either need part 211355X which is the greasable version...or...211544X...

I called all three part stores in town and nobody has one or can get one. I'll call a couple of driveshaft shops tomorrow.

But it looks like a week for shipping. Grr. That or drive to Portland.

-Mac

 

[GoldenGorilla]

In the meantime enjoy the weird FWD TJ experience.

 

[JMT]

Ok...been chasing this noise for the better part of two months.

I have tried...

1. Replacing the front axle u-joints with new Spicers.
2. Replaced my ring and pinion on my Dana 30 with a Yukon. It's set up a little deep with .005 backlash.
3. Removed my new Tom Woods driveshaft...noise persists.
4. Put the Jeep up on four jack stands and no noise. Can't find it anywhere.
5. Put a GoPro on the front bumper and can't hear the noise.
6. Noise persists with or without the clutch depressed.
7. Noise changes when steering.

Thoughts? I want to go snow wheeling!

-Mac

That’s the centering ball on a rear DC driveshaft. I chased that one for a long time.

 

[JKP]

Ok so I either need part 211355X which is the greasable version...or...211544X...

I called all three part stores in town and nobody has one or can get one. I'll call a couple of driveshaft shops tomorrow.

But it looks like a week for shipping. Grr. That or drive to Portland.

-Mac

Corvallis

 

[macleanflood]

So I called the Springfield store...told them there was one in Corvallis...they hemmed and hawed and said nope... doesn't exist.

Called the Corvallis store. Guy went and pulled it off the shelf and then put it on the shelf for the driver tomorrow to bring it to the Springfield store...put my name and number on it.

Called the Springfield store back and asked them to leave a note for whomever was going to be on shift tomorrow morning to call me when the part arrived.

I probably should have just gone and picked it up...but you know me...I like to live dangerously.

Why is it so hard to get decent help these days.

-Mac

 

[drdfblackm]

I got my Spicers from Amazon in 2 days, and I live in Flagstaff. Their price was better than my Oriley.

 

[macleanflood]

I got my Spicers from Amazon in 2 days, and I live in Flagstaff. Their price was better than my Oriley.

Amazon is telling me two weeks.

And I don't trust them to actually send me Spicer.

-Mac

 

[drdfblackm]

I got 3 actual made in the usa spicers and 1 made in the usa spicer cardan.

2 weeks....where do you live....the moon???

 

[Strizzo]

Why is it so hard to get decent help these days.

When I asked for a rad cap pressure tester adapter that actually fit my cap, i had some kid tell me one doesn't exist. My head could have exploded right there and then i was so pissed.

 

[macleanflood]

Got a Neapco at Eugene Driveline.

Pulled all the caps and added grease.

Pumped five squirts into the needle bearing after install.

Zero noises.

Thanks everyone!
Mac

 

[drdfblackm]

Made in the USA.....not bad.