WJ front propeller/drive shaft

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napaonline.com might have something.

In article , DougW wrote: #Herb Leong wrote: #> I can't seem to find this part on line except at the Wyckoff #> dealership.

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Wow. That is scary. Both chryslerpartsdirect and Wyckoff are NJ dealers, have almost the same web interface for parts selection... etc, etc... And they are 10 bucks off from each other for the part.

/herb

You can just remove the driveshafts one at a time and drive it to figure out if either is causing the noise.

Mike

#> Before I blow 4-500 bucks on a new front drive shaft, am #> I looking in the wrong place?

Mike Romain wrote: #You can just remove the driveshafts one at a time and drive it to figure #out if either is causing the noise.

Good idea... Thanks!

/herb

"Humming noise" is often a wheel bearing. I have heard propeller shafts making what can be described as vibrations or humming, but only at higher speeds than you mention. Take the shaft off and check for binding and play in the joints. When u-joints start to go, binding may be apparent before play. Before buying a new propeller shaft, check with your local parts store to see whether the joint is rebuildable.

Earle

:) It's a standard parts interface but not all dealerships make it public.

In article , Earle Horton wrote: #"Humming noise" is often a wheel bearing. I have heard propeller shafts #making what can be described as vibrations or humming, but only at higher #speeds than you mention. Take the shaft off and check for binding and play #in the joints. When u-joints start to go, binding may be apparent before Your the 2nd person to say take the shaft off first, so that's what I will do.

#play. Before buying a new propeller shaft, check with your local parts #store to see whether the joint is rebuildable. I called the same guy who provided me with axle shafts and CV joints for other repairs on the off chance he might not fall over laughing at me and he said he could get me a new aftermarket for $300. Not too bad vs. the $400+ at the dealerships. I haven't bought it yet, pending your advice, but my wallet thanked him profusely anyway.

My wallet thanks you and Mike Romain profusely as well.... =)

/herb