Possibly trashed U joints?

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  1. Jun 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM #1
    TxFx04

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    This just started happening about 2 weeks ago, getting a bad vibration at speeds above about 50. Vibrate then if i let off the gas the vibration is about 3 times worst. I had the same vibration in my old truck right after i lifted it. About 3 months after i put the 3" blocks in my driveshaft snapped at the U joint. i've had my lift on this truck for about 5 months. Wondering if the increased pinion angle is trashing my U joints? I crawled under and took some pics. noticed this:

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  2. Jun 18, 2013 at 9:08 PM #2
    MyFX4Project

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    I would say its time for new u joints :jester:

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  3. Jun 18, 2013 at 9:35 PM #3
    TxFx04

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    just wanted to double check :jester: and something about them being staked? does that mean it's all one piece? sorry for the lack of knowledge lol. i'd probably take this one to the local shop..
     
  4. Jun 18, 2013 at 9:59 PM #4
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    lift doesnt have anything to do with it
     
  5. Jun 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM #5
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    Your gonna have to buy a whole new drive shaft :3




    Sucks 3:
     
  6. Jun 18, 2013 at 10:18 PM #6
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    But true :3
     
  7. Jun 18, 2013 at 10:35 PM #7
    TxFx04

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    Lol ok..


    New driveshaft, that's one of the things I read. :Grenade:
     
  8. Jun 18, 2013 at 10:43 PM #8
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    Yup sorry dylan

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  9. Jun 18, 2013 at 10:45 PM #9
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    Staked meaning the u-joints are part of the driveshaft? That f'n sucks dude at least it should be easier to put in.

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  10. Jun 18, 2013 at 10:51 PM #10
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    You should be able to use a press and replace em
     
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