Front driveshaft problems

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MOSSGREENMACHINE

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Minnesota

• Nov 15, 2007

• #1

I had to pull my front DS because of a terrible squeak and vibration at highway speed, I then realized that the center bearing cup thing was the culprit and not the ujoints, what the hell is this called and how much work/cost does it involve, and does the whole thing need to be balanced after repair?

 

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chadd_raylee_389@h

NAXJA Forum User

Location

kansas

• Nov 15, 2007

• #2

sounds like to me you are talking about the cv joint in your front drive shaft. a friend of mine and I replaced his not that long ago. i cant remember how much the parts cost but they werent to expencive. hope that helps

 

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BrokenXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachusetts

• Nov 15, 2007

• #3

driveshaft centering yoke cost about $60. The cardin joint has to be taken apart. You need to bring it to driveshaft shop.
Centering yoke $60
2 u-joints $30
1 Hour labor $50 if your lucky
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$140

 

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fubar XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bothell, WA

• Nov 15, 2007

• #4

You should be able to source a good used front driveline at a wrecking yard for quite a bit less than $140. Much less effort as well.

 

XJumpmaster

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Really Utarded in Saratoga Springs!

• Nov 15, 2007

• #5

I just took mine in and had it rebuilt and balanced. $140

 

IH8RDS

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hampton, VA

• Nov 15, 2007

• #6

I picked a complete driveshaft up at the local pick-n-pull for $11. Cheapest fix so far.

 

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MOSSGREENMACHINE

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Minnesota

• Nov 16, 2007

• #7

Thanks Guys!!