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I have a '97 3/4 ton. Recently there has been a noise coming from the front passenger side that kind of resembles a stone stuck in the tire. When I took the tire off and grabbed the universal there is some movement and when you spin it it makes a clunking sound that seems to be the sound we were hearing. Any suggestions on how to fix the problem would be appreciated.

 

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Hi Billy,

I did my front left axle shaft u-joint not long ago. The hardest part is removing the rotor & hub bearing assembly. If its never been off, you`ll probably need a big jaw puller.

See this these threads for more info: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum1/HTML/001906.html https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum1/HTML/002262.html

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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket,Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 10-18-2000). ]

 

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Hemi,just wondering if you found a replacement U-joint with a grease fitting. I believe in those lubed for life components as much as maitence free batteries.

 

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Originally posted by illflem:
Hemi,just wondering if you found a replacement U-joint with a grease fitting. I believe in those lubed for life components as much as maitence free batteries.

When my truck went in to the local(only one in 50 mile radius)dealership for new front u-joints(compliments of my extended warranty), I asked for greasable ones, and got them.
So far, so good.

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[This message has been edited by Josparkz (edited 10-21-2000). ]

 

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An Update (from the first link in HemiDarts post): 30,000 miles, bearing still happy.
Yes Bill R, I did have the bolts out! #ad

When I do the u-joints, (it's only a matter of time) it'll probably take the flame wrench (for heat) and alot of chain swearing! #ad


[This message has been edited by Extreme1 (edited 10-19-2000). ]

 

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Just bought a 97 2500, the seller put in new front U joints with zerk fittings... came from NAPA!

 

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Ditto on the NAPA U Joints. Very HD and with a zerk fitting. Expensive, but worth it!!

 

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Ditto on the NAPA U Joints. Very HD and with a zerk fitting. Expensive, but worth it!!

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97 2500, extcab, 4x4. BFG 285/85/16 AT, JRE Stage III plate, BD gov. spring kit, AFC spring kit, 370 injectors, K&N, 4" Edwards Exhaust with Dynomax straight through racing muffler & 5"tip, (Cat got "lost"), EGT, boost, oil& transmission temp. gages, Low Stall torque conv. & BD valve body, silencer ring "exiled", Grover Emergency air horn and a multitude of strobe lights and switches (Vol. firefighter)