Bad U-Joint? Here's How To Tell

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12 жыл бұрын

Here are the signs of a bad U-joint. How to spot a bad u joint and what to look for.
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@rudigeyser3939 7 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the world of XJ...and dude, you're saving my bank balance here!

@bleepinjeep 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for finding us!

@movingupautodiagnostics8645 7 жыл бұрын

Rudi Geyser same here

@john0419 9 жыл бұрын

Holy cow these are the sounds I've been hearing for months,now I know what it is. Thanks for the video.

@Brian-rx1jm 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not having a 5min long intro like a fucking rap song, oh, and for explaining things clearly.

@F150fx2sporT 6 жыл бұрын

Brian M what’s wrong with rap music?

@martinramirezmi5457 6 жыл бұрын

I agree, just straight to business.

@dnlmachine4287 7 жыл бұрын

This guys comedic genius is so underrated. He would put SNL out of business in one revolution of a 38 inch mud tire. Stay gold.

@StratmanJerry 6 жыл бұрын

dnl machine hell yeah he would

@darthwilkesboothe6924 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the church lady

@sadam320 5 жыл бұрын

I've had that vibration for almost 2 years and still couldn't figure it out gonna check the u joints as ive replaced front end parts as i thought it was a tire problem but driving shaft is the other thing to check

@nickyshowgun7587 6 жыл бұрын

i recently bought my first jeep,its a WJ with the 4.0 inline 6 ,and i hav to say your videos are great.im really falling in love with jeeps in general and i use to be a tuner fan.i had a modified Nissan altima with the ka24de and the motor blew.but im happy cuz now i found a new vehicle with tons of potential and loads of info available from guys like you.thanks bleepin jeep 😊👍🏻

@rradioactiv 6 жыл бұрын

he's like Mr. Rogers gets a jeep lol

@Harpoon2theRescue 5 жыл бұрын

Hello neighbor.

@milotorres6894 3 жыл бұрын

Hai yaa loose joint no good ,😨🤔

@jeremygrady1107 3 жыл бұрын

That is one of the most spot on descriptions ever. He needs a cardigan!

@Seighme 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment showed before he started talking, and you absolutely nailed it. So funny 😂

@StevenKling-ut9sh 3 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha

@imdabookworm 8 жыл бұрын

I like this guy he knows his shit

@brandondeal2438 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video and the thorough explanation of the symptoms. I was about to replace the ball joints and control arms but I have the clunk when I initially press the gas and ALOT of vibration at speed. You saved me a ton!

@gpalmer456 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely the best diy jeep videos. thank you for what you do!

@thecircusb0y1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mature language and not cussing up a storm. You're awesome.

@timosness3667 6 жыл бұрын

Shithead

@luckyironthigh1130 6 жыл бұрын

Your god damn right

@kingpencowboy6083 6 жыл бұрын

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@alexanderbarrera9140 5 жыл бұрын

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@erikcaldwell2913 5 жыл бұрын

Buncha poopheads!

@gertymisanes6851 7 жыл бұрын

I love your pink helmet!!!! I didn't know what that sound was on our Chevy trailblazer but you have helped me to better understand the problem with my vehicle and how to fix it!!!! Thank you so much, you explain things about vehicles very well!!!!

@tjkisser79 11 жыл бұрын

Your videos are all awesome. As a new jeeper I really like how you show every step of the process with detailed explanations of what and why you are doing what you are doing. The videos are fun to watch too because of your off kilter humor. I can't say thanks enough for all of the info.

@evan4856 9 жыл бұрын

I like watching videos like this for educational purposes. You're the only channel I've found that actually has quality content for a 4x4 vehicle... But I recently bought a f150 with a 10 inch lift from a friend. It was to good of a deal to pass up, and after driving a 2wd s10 for 5 years, I was ready for a change. I am fully aware of the potential money pit, but it would be cool to see a little more videos related to trucks a little more. If you can't, then videos like this are just as good.

@187Zannii 6 жыл бұрын

I got to say I love your vids, you actually show what to do and explain clearly as you go. keep it up

@riverraisin1 5 жыл бұрын

And that 4th little bearing cap went 'wee, wee, wee, all the way home!' LOL. Great video

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

sweet, thanks for watching!

@ahoybutternutsETF 8 жыл бұрын

great channel man, I find it hard to find quality jeep repair videos. thank you!

@bleepinjeep 12 жыл бұрын

thanks and keep watchin!

@skyym3629 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time in putting this video together and sharing this information with us. This clarified quite a few things for me. Cheers

@westenjames 7 жыл бұрын

thank you!! been having really bad vibrations at around 60-65 mph here lately, now just gotta go check it tomorrow (92 Cherokee Laredo)

@pedrolloify 7 жыл бұрын

you are amazing man... very professional very straight forward ... I was scared to death from the noise i heard in my JK i though it was something to do with my front diff did a bit of research and got here ... and BAM heard the exact noise turned out it's my front drive shaft U joint ... thanks again

@downnoutdubin 10 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for making it! I'm new to solid axles and Jeeps, perfect tutorial for me!

@lol123321123321 12 жыл бұрын

I actually watched your last video like 2 weeks weeks ago, I had a click while turning right, I had MAYBE a hair of play in my driverside U-joint, replaced it and now no more click! Great Vid man. Btw I just used a BFH and a large socket on the ground to pop that sucker out, then used a vise to press them in. Worked fine, only took about 1-2 hours

@NickVinckier 7 жыл бұрын

Don't even own a jeep, but subscribed after this. Learned a lot in a very short time. Thanks for the vid dude!

@beethovensninth 3 жыл бұрын

probably one of the best explanations I have seen yet. Great presentation,

@garywilm4582 5 жыл бұрын

great video; thanks for giving me some ideas on the vibration on my 2010 Ranger.

@GaryNasca 10 жыл бұрын

You rock! THanks for the help. I was driving to work this morning in 4 high and I think I may have a uJoint out. I will check when I get home.

@jonwright2624 8 жыл бұрын

one of the best channels. straight to the point no bs...

@bthomsadventures6966 8 жыл бұрын

Always clear and simply explained. Love it. My ZJ thanks you!...

@jeremyg4249 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, not sure if this is even my problem yet but now I know what to check for general maintenance as well!

@T3_forge 8 жыл бұрын

Once again great job, very informative, thanks for all your had work!

@bleepinjeep 12 жыл бұрын

Well, it really depends on which parts you are talking about. I use to use Autozone almost exclusively because they had a lifetime warranty... only problem was, I was changing the same part over and over every couple of months. Now I mostly use Oreilley's for standard parts and they have lifetime warranties on most items and the parts are better quality. For real important stuff I use NAPA.

@brianpooley6635 8 жыл бұрын

really appreciate your site and the good clean language you use. Has helped greatly to keep my 93 cherokee country in top shape.Thanks again

@CroomRulz 10 жыл бұрын

This was a very informative video, and I like the little bit of humor thrown in. I've read on other sites how to check for bad u-joints, but having a visual makes it a lot easier to understand now. I have a '96 f-150 that I suspect has a bad u-joint, but I'm thinking I may have a bad tie-rod end also. A few years ago, the driveshaft actually fell out of my truck. Luckily, I was going slow when it happened, but the part that the u-joint attaches to was broken or something. So I had to get another shaft, in addition to the new u-joint. I'm going to look it over this time and try to avoid a repeat.

@qrobinso 10 жыл бұрын

This was a a great video. Clear and understandable. Heard the noise and had the service folk lubricate the joints. No noise for about a month, now I hear the noise again in Reverse. I had no idea the parts are that inexpensive, I will get them to replace. Thanks.

@MrRoundel 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I especially liked the Barbie helmet; Nice touch. :-) Seriously though, this was helpful. When you described the "clicking" at the axle end u-joint, it pre-confirmed what I had suspected. I guess at 190K miles, the u-joints don't owe me much. Keep up the bleepin' good work. Cheers.

@AdrianoCasemiro 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tips, you're jeeping funny and your video is bleeping informative. Subscribed!

@Dwealdric 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. As clear and as easy to follow as can be for newbies like me. Much appreciated!

@tinkertrek 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos. They've been a big help.

@chris-qe6sr 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to post this!

@eklepac1395 2 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me? This is one great video. The author explains things well. He is easy to understand.

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

ya its either the NSS neutral safety switch... or the shift lever cable is a tad stretched and needs adjustment. You can adjust it on the driver side of the transmission with a little clip, then slide it one way or the other and try again.

@jackmanjls 6 жыл бұрын

To the point, great visual and good optional problems to look for.

@maskedmotorsdiy3575 6 жыл бұрын

It's just not right how an X-shaped object is called a U-joint.

@97skinnyboyswag 5 жыл бұрын

Ticonderoga Dixon I know this is probably sarcasm but just in case: the U in the name comes from the yoke, and the actual bearing/x-shaped piece is called the spider

@rustjunky764 4 жыл бұрын

@@97skinnyboyswag let's see 'universal' starts with a 'u' and it's a "universal joint" hmmm.....why WOULD it be called u-joint????

@dopeass791 4 жыл бұрын

A cross joint is something you smoke soooo

@customfitment9396 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing makes sense in the English dictionary lol

@DigiDrone 3 жыл бұрын

2 U's connect to the joint opposite of each other

@vikingofengland 10 жыл бұрын

Good clear video. I have a vibration under my Suzuki and suspect one of the UJ's have gone on the front prop. This has helped me confirm it :-)

@DaveDablave 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and great tips. It seems the next video is going to be "How to replace front pinion bearing" or you can wait a while and then make "How to rebuild front axle". lol

@suzukitard 4 жыл бұрын

Dave dablave I’m glad someone said it lol

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

awesome, glad I could help

@colonelklink8890 8 жыл бұрын

Great video... just subscribed. Camera work, descriptions... all awesome thanks. Btw... is that an old ATC in the back there? ;)

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

no prob, thanks for watching anyway, some of these videos can cross multiple makes.

@industrialexitstrategist2022 3 жыл бұрын

Can you talk? Vs texting? Having similar noise...wondering if its possible signs of tcase fluid is low?

@andrewmaunders5207 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Very good content about u-joints and your wacky silly ending was just enough to make me chuckle out loud ! Andrew in Santa Fe with a front end shimmy !

@cajunreptiles 9 жыл бұрын

All your videos are very helpful thanks a bunch :)

@Scepter777 Жыл бұрын

Glad to find one of your old videos on this feels terrible when u joints go out in a quad cab truck especially when it’s just rwd

@Scepter777 Жыл бұрын

First time to go out in a mopar product , I have a 01 and 02 dodge Ram 1500 both 4 doors . , the 91 nissan hard body pickup would shimmy when it’s u joint went out

@alfredoestrada8338 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video helped to fix and confirm the problem on FJ40 bad u jointsThank you Fred

@subsofanarchy 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Just the facts, ma'am. Just what I need. Thanks!

@DaMoose 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Like you said, I also noticed the steering wheel of my '06 Jeep GC gives buzzing vibrations when accelerating. As per shop I go to (never been there before), it's U-joint has gone bad. The mechanic said the U-joint with this Jeep is in one with the driveshaft, so I can't just replace the U-joint but the whole driveshaft as well. Just curious if that's true?

@mrbob9399 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome instructional video. I suspect one of my U-joints is starting to fail. Now I know what to inspect the weekend. Thanks for posting.

@dylanw173 7 жыл бұрын

great video Old Gregg

@follow_fraser3081 6 жыл бұрын

I own a 4runner ... but this helped me understand a few things about my truck. Thanks!

@bleepinjeep 12 жыл бұрын

True, I almost forgot what a stock driveshaft looks like. And I wasn't counting the double cardans but I guess I could have... I'll make a note on the video.

@chefie716 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for the info. I have a 2010 jeep liberty, i believe my u joint on the rear drive shaft may be faulty. The noise is coming from directly underneath my back seat area. At first it sounded like a plastic flapping noise, or since watching your video a clicking noise. Now it sounds like a loud Whirring noise more than anything. It seems to stay constant as i drive, then as i slow down it also seems to slow down and whir- down sound wise. Do you think it could possibly be the rear u joint?

@dylanrose9248 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, I was trying to pin point the problem on my Tacoma, getting a lot of squeaking from the rear when in reverse as well as when I've been driving for a while. Vibrations started yesterday when I would accelerate. Am I on the right track?

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

well it should have a pit of rotational play... that is the slop between your ring and pinion gears. But not vertical or horizontal play as I described in the video.

@thecannonac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!! Helped me out a lot.

@MalcolmTodd1966 10 жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you kindly!

@bleepinjeep 12 жыл бұрын

that sucks man! I'm not sure... I guess they just wanted you to replace them every so often anyway. The greasable ones only work better if you keep em greased though so make sure to do it regularly.

@netwonc 6 жыл бұрын

You are a sharp young man, thanks for your video

@dynocompe 10 жыл бұрын

thanks bleeping jeep, my driveshaft fell off out of the front when i hit a hard bump, i noticed the front yoke nut inside was completely off hence why it couldof fell off so easily, but now i have a vibration after putting it back together, wasnt sure if it was a bent driveshaft or what, now at least i can check my u joints first because no visual bend in my driveshaft, and its a 87 and dont want to fork out a ton of money!

@mikebarto1743 10 жыл бұрын

Hey what kind on rear drive shaft is that? Great video, learn a lot & have fun watching them.

@Marco858636 10 жыл бұрын

Great explanation.

@TheJustinbingham 7 жыл бұрын

Got rid of my XJ, but I still come to your channel for vehicle troubleshooting.

@bleepinjeep 7 жыл бұрын

get it back man, sadface;(

@TheJustinbingham 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I miss it...

@ironicchannelname6457 7 жыл бұрын

Justin Bingham sell ya mine

@S-R-G Жыл бұрын

Love the vids. Laid back and easy to watch.

@oilspeculatorhater 6 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thank you.

@timdemars9946 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, Great help

@jimmymilam712 2 жыл бұрын

Really good info. very thorough Thanks !!

@thomascollins3200 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another extremely helpful vid

@daniellekyle3395 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, love your videos. Very good information. Got some clunking on my 99 XJ, just put a 3 in lift with 31 tires. I think we found the source of it, its the driver side u-joint... i plan on replacing both sides. should i go ahead and replace the drive shaft one?

@daniellekyle3395 10 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. Thanks for the help! Keep up the good stuff!

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

The Tee store is now live on my bleepinjeep website!

@rickg6140 7 жыл бұрын

Great U-joint debug video thanks for sharing.

@MarcosRamirez349 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the information

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

not necessarily, I would think the u-joints would be binding in either direction as they should be angled the same whether turned left or right. The clunk I would assume would be from the track bar or a loose steering box, or possibly a REally bad tie rod end.

@bleepinjeep 12 жыл бұрын

sounds more like a brake issue but hard to tell from here. check that your dust shield isnt bent. could be many things but look for metal to metal contact somewhere.

@kristawilliams2982 4 жыл бұрын

Question. There is a popping sound coming from my passenger side anytime there is weight put onto that side of the 06 Wrangler X. I am in the process of replacing my u joints now, just wanted to know if there was a correlation with the two before I really tear it apart? Thanks Bleepin! You've been my go to for repairs and your Instagram keeps me entertained!

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

maybe power steering pump is going bad or low on power steering fluid??

@alexland74 11 жыл бұрын

Alot of good info, thanks...

@seeker0ftruth312 10 жыл бұрын

thanks for vid...great info

@masterbond9 8 жыл бұрын

my stepdad just got a 94 ranger and he was trying to explain to me what the u joints were because the front ones froze up indefinitely, but the way he was trying to explain it to me wasnt as clear until i saw what they looked like. cant wait until thats fixed so i can go wheeling for the first time lol

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

Are your lug nuts on tight? Also, it could be that if your 4wd selector is jammed up it could be in 4wd and that wouldnt be good. sometimes the linkage can get messed up under the vehicle and your selector wont show the right thing.

@JamesZ1025 Жыл бұрын

Great info brother

@SED8TED_C7 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips

@kathy47802 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks very much.

@nickwashburn723 9 жыл бұрын

liked/subscribed keep up the good work bleepinjeep

@slash_maxx9446 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! helped me a bit

@raviseguj 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video, was great help....saved my bucks. I just wanted to know the solution to yet another problem.....how to fix the jerks from gear shifts for automatic transmission, 1999 jeep cherokee

@jimmykosko 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 1999 Cherokee limited xj. My transfer case is making a noise ( like the chain is loose) still shifts into 4 wheel. Should I by new or rebuild the one I have? I am new to this world of jeeps and any help would be appreciated. I like your videos, no bs and really helpful

@pedrohdz1964 6 жыл бұрын

these is really helpful 👍

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

thanks

@LRiley63 10 жыл бұрын

I don't have a jeep (I have a 94 dodge ram 1500 4x4) And when I drive down the road (10-40mph) it makes a really annoying squeak, It's kind of like the click, click, click noise you were talking about, but its a high pitch noise. It happens when I turn left, when I turn right it stops, can you help diagnose it?