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Front driveshaft replacement?
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Author:  psinsyd [ Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Front driveshaft replacement?
Hey guys,

Well, the ol' Rene has just over 82k on it now, and it's developed a nice vibe in the front end that the dealer has not been able to pinpoint. It started out as an almost metal-on-metal rubbing sound, and now seems to be more of a vibe. It can also be felt up through the brake pedal.

I'm thinking front driveshaft possibly? Do these sound like the symptoms of the front ds? How much of a pain is it to replace?

I've also heard that the shaft runs for @ $500 from the dealer too, so when you leave there, you really do get the shaft.... :roll: I'd just like to get it resolved before I actually mount the Soft 8's and Grabbers on it.

Thanks for the help everyone. It's greatly appreciated.
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:03 pm ]
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As far as replacing the front drive shaft is concerned,it's 12 bolts and remove and install and tighten 12 bolts,about a 10-30 min job at most(depending if you have a tranny skid or not).
Author:  myjeepwalks [ Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:05 pm ]
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Take the drive shaft out and go for a drive see if the vibe is still there before you get shafted on a $500 shaft you may not need. :lol:
Author:  psinsyd [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:48 am ]
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Thanks for the input, guys. Doesn't sound too involved at all. I'll have to crawl under the Rene to pull the ds and take it for a spin.

8)
Author:  Guest [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:12 am ]
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I had a scraping sound & it ended up being the T-case. I narrowed it down by removing the front drive shaft & driving around like that. Getting the drive shaft past the exhaust & rear cross member is like doing one of those metal tavern puzzles. It can be done but you might want to lower the rear cross member.

& if it is the drive shaft, JE Reel makes an upgraded replacement.
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