Hello! I have had a clicking noise when in 4x4 low and when trying to turn sharpish it makes a louder snapping sound. I took it to the garage and they said my boot was busted, dirt had got into the area and now I needed a front drive shaft. I have looked for one with no luck on junk yard sites. Thoughts? I also was wondering about the "sleeve" that you guys talk about putting around something to strengthen it...whats that and is that something I should do while getting this fixed? Can anyone help me understand that? Thanks a lot!!

Tracy

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2003 Freedom Edition Jeep Liberty
Lightbar, Rear 8.25 tranny skid, custom rock rails
Chrome Brush Guard & Reese Front hitch
Custom Rear Hitch w/custom gas tank skid
Eng, Trans & Transfer Skids, K&N,Al's UCA,
Frankenlift II Premium, Rubicon Moab & GY MTR's
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321458

im having the same problem.

shaft....... lol

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2006 CRD http://www.UtahPowderCoatings.com/ http://www.gorecon.com/ I'm kind of a big deal.
RL rear bumper, ARB front bumper, Mile Marker winch, Power Tank, Skids by Mopar & Skid Row, RL Super Skink Sliders, 235/85R16 MTR, Air Flow Snorkel, DTT, 4.10 gears, Frankenlift II, Katskin leather, JL Audio stereo, Rosen video.

Easy fix. You can even use the Jeep midway through the fix.

The front shaft is held in by 6 bolts on each end and can be removed without touching any other system on the Jeep. We didn't even have to jack up the Jeep when we did ours.

Unbolt the shaft. (We moved the Jeep at little in order to access all the bolts,)
Dislodge the rear first and move it up and to the drivers side so that it is beside its mounting flange.
Dislodge the front
Slide past the exhaust to remove

Jeep is drivable at this point.
Have rebuilt at reputable drive line shop.

Reverse to install.

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Aaron

A vehicle isn't yours till you learn to wrench on it yourself.

2002 Jeep Liberty Sport (Eugene, I am the Passenger, And I ride and I ride.)
1999 Chev Astro 2WD (Green, Daily Driver)
1997 Chev Astro AWD (Grumpy "The Heep", $250 Rally Van, 335k miles, 2" lift, 31" tires)

Thanks Aaron! I really don't plan to do the swap out myself, I don't have many tools nor a lift or anything. I am having a shop do it for me. I just need to find one. Also am wondering about putting a ring around the diff. to strenghten it? Thanks for all your help! Tracy

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http://www.myjeepspace.com/swtwomyn
2003 Freedom Edition Jeep Liberty
Lightbar, Rear 8.25 tranny skid, custom rock rails
Chrome Brush Guard & Reese Front hitch
Custom Rear Hitch w/custom gas tank skid
Eng, Trans & Transfer Skids, K&N,Al's UCA,
Frankenlift II Premium, Rubicon Moab & GY MTR's
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321458

Come on Tracy, this is a good beginner project. All you need is a cheap metric tool kit. This repair can cost you less than $250. Think of the Jeep fun you can have with the money saved. I'm sure there is someone in your area that can lend a hand if needed.

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Aaron

A vehicle isn't yours till you learn to wrench on it yourself.

2002 Jeep Liberty Sport (Eugene, I am the Passenger, And I ride and I ride.)
1999 Chev Astro 2WD (Green, Daily Driver)
1997 Chev Astro AWD (Grumpy "The Heep", $250 Rally Van, 335k miles, 2" lift, 31" tires)