Blowing U-Joints

[RI95Tahoe]

Back again for more input. Thanks for everything so far.

I literally just put in new U-Joints on the rear driveshaft this past weekend. Put maybe 50 miles on the truck and the notorious "CLUNK" is starting again already and there is a little play in the rear (connecting to the rear end) joint already.

Is there something I should be looking at to cause a U-Joint to go bad so quick? I don't beat on my truck nor have I been off-road with it (yet).

As usual....any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

okay if your tearing up U joints that fast then something else is wrong in your rear diff causing you to wear out your u joints fast remove the rear diff draing plug its a magnet see if theres any metal stuck to it also the crush bearing in your diff mite need to be replaced

 

[SunlitComet]

you can check your pinion alignment with a angle meter. take the shaft and move it around looking for play as well.



---------- Post added at 03:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:15 PM ----------

the yokes must be in parallel with each other regardless of whether or not they are at the same level. but the diffy is always lower.

 

[RI95Tahoe]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[roc187]

Re grease your slip yoke.

 

[livingez_123]

Check your transmission mount, also check your pinion and driveline angles

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Re grease your slip yoke.

This ^^