Troubles

squibleearmorx · **Posted:** Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:08 pm

Ok...here's the summary:
2008 SE X with 27.5K miles
1 week ago I completed a suspension lift including 2.0 Radflos, PRG UCAs and replaced LCA bolts with cam bolts. In the rear I did an Alcan leaf pack swap (~4"), replacement PRG adjustable shackles and rear Radflo emulsion shocks (extended travel).

I have been getting the ubiquitous rear driveline vibration, which I attempted to fix with 4 degree shims under the rear axle...this solved about 50% of the vibration.

Yesterday I loosened my ubolts and shook the truck....tightened down the u-bolts and gave it a ride.

The vibration is MOSTLY gone...BUT...now I am getting this very obvious click/clunking underneath my driver side floor boards...the noise and feel begins at parking lot speeds and quickens the faster i go...it does not go away at highway speeds...it just gets faster.

differential diagnosis: U-Joint failure: I shook the front drive shaft and both u-joints are rock solid...no wiggleing at all. I lifted the front tires off the ground and spun each tire separately....the front driveshaft spins quietly and smooth.

no idea what to do next. i am bringing it to the dealer this week sometime...either friday or saturday.
I am a nervous nelly and am afraid something will break/fail sooner than later leaving me stranded and more broke than before.

any ideas? sorry for the long post.

Svendog · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:40 am

Just a thought... but is something rubbing in the driveline now? While the shafts may be solid, is it possible that there isn't enough clearance to allow for a full rotation without something contacting?

squibleearmorx · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:57 pm

thanks for your help, mike....this is the dumbest thing i've ever done regarding my truck. i fixed the problem and frankly would rather not talk about it i feel so embarrassed.

DaveP · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:36 pm

What tool did you leave on the X?

LOL

Can't be any "Stupider" than me hearing a Whistling/ Vibration sound coming from the front end. When I took the Mechanic for a spin he said to take the Rauch Creek Sticker off my Antenna. :bang:

RIXterra · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:50 pm

XterraVT wrote:

What tool did you leave on the X?

LOL

Can't be any "Stupider" than me hearing a Whistling/ Vibration sound coming from the front end. When I took the Mechanic for a spin he said to take the Rauch Creek Sticker off my Antenna. :bang:

HAHAHA Sorry Dave I don't to laugh but that's frigin funny.. :lol:

squibleearmorx · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:08 pm

dave...thanks for the laugh...that was a good one! unforunately, mine was a little bit more absent minded and potentially VERY dangerous.

please just don't forget to re-torque all of your lug nuts after taking your truck off jack stands from working on it.

RIXterra · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:17 pm

Damn that could have been bad if the wheel fell off..

Glad it was an easy fix for ya though..

DaveP · **Posted:** Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:14 pm

Glad you found out before you drove it too far Jay.

squibleearmorx · **Posted:** Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:18 pm

yeah..my truck started pulling passenger on the road...pulled off right away to check things out....it was too close for comfort

RIXterra · **Posted:** Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:08 pm

Make sure to re-torque them after a little driving as well..

XterraPA · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:31 pm

I even told him to double check them when we buttoning up his truck after installing the axle shim... Kids these days!

squibleearmorx · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:55 pm

Steve distracted me...so it's all his fault

XterraPA · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:58 pm

That is balderdash! I pointed you in the right direction, sir!

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