Bad U-Joint?

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Apr 1, 2005 | 11:34 AM

calys968

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Bad U-Joint?

I can hear a clunking noise from under my car after I shift, but if I let the clutch out really easy it doesn't do it. I can also hear a rattling noise when I go over bumps. Both of these noises started happening this morning. My boyfriend got under my car and he said it looks like the u-joint is loose.
Is it bad to drive in this condition? How much can I expect to pay for a new u-joint?

Thanks!

Apr 2, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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It's not necessarilly good as it could fall apart and cause your driveshaft to fall out. I've been driving with mine loose as hell for about 2 months now. A new ujoint is about $10-$15. Problem is I can't press mine out. I bent my vise trying to press it and I got so pissed I figured I'd just drive it until it does fall out saving me the trouble.

Apr 2, 2005 | 02:47 PM

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Check the T/A bolts on the housing

Apr 3, 2005 | 12:16 PM

RyPkr_99

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Check the T/A bolts on the housing

Whats a T/A bolt?

Apr 3, 2005 | 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RyPkr_99

Whats a T/A bolt?

He's talking about the torque arm bolts on the rear end housing.

I have to replace the U joints in my pickup soon, it's been clunking for more that 6 months now . Not really looking forward to doing it.