I'm Extremly nervous

Jersey Tahoe LT · May 6, 2003

I left for lunch today and as I got to speed all I heard was clink clink clink er er er er er er er er er er er er squeek squeek squeek. Etc. It stops when I stop. It starts when I move. I pulled over and got under the truck. And hit my front drive shaft and it clinks a bit. I know that the U-Joints are bad and need to be replaced. I was getting a wagon wheel sound for the last 2 weeks. I was planning on fixing them this or next weekend. Also as you may have read the Front output shaft area on the Transfercase seal seems to be leaking. I realy don't think it is the trandfer case. But could all that noise and rumble in the floor be from the bad U-Joints. I am really nervous and don't want to drive it any more. I have an appointment to the dealer on Friday morning. Please make me feel better. I am really not liking this. I wouldn't be upset if I were at home when it happened but I have to drive home, Tomorrow I have my Final for class that I can't miss, and still have 3 days left of work for the week. With no other mode of transportation. Anyway you probaly can see how upset I am. I am mostly nervous at how much this will cost me. I have to cut into the lift fund for this one. Please shed some light on this.

Later,

Brandon

CapnDean · May 6, 2003

U-Joints: Cheap, and relatively easy to replace.

Concentrate on your finals the only bad thing about a ujoint going out completely is where it leaves you stranded.

You'll be okay.

Once you've changed one...you'll be an expert in it believe me!

Jersey Tahoe LT · May 6, 2003

So you are saying that it is only the U-Joints? I am bringing it in to the dealer to do it because I also want to get the T-Case Gasket replaced while the drive shaft is off. What do I have to lose other than a few bucks. I will have them look over the rest of the truck whil it is in there as well.

Later,

Brandon

Shaners · May 6, 2003

It sounds mostly like U-joints to me too... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, and good luck on your finals!

Jersey Tahoe LT · May 6, 2003

Thanks. My Final is only a Power Supply circut. I have to do a load test and I am done. Then it is on to summer classes. Yea.

BDBWTE · May 7, 2003

U-Joints man don't fret. Ain't nothing but a thing if your transfer case was messing up you would not only here it but feel it while driving. I don't me a little vibration like the u joints are giving you I mean like one of those Holly sh!t what the #### was that feeling.

Jersey Tahoe LT · May 7, 2003

Thanks BD. I thought that was it. I was thinking of doing it my self but since I need the t-case seal replaced. I might as well have it all done by them that way I can't screw it up. I will also have them look over the truck. Since I never brought it to a dealer or mechanic since I bought it. (Private sale.) Well I thought I made out only spending a grand to fix it up. Breaks, Total Truck Flid Flush and Change, etc. Now I will probably meet my $1500 estimate. Then 2000 when I get the new tires. Still where I expected to be. Glad to hear it is most likely no thang but a U-Joint Thang. LOL Thanks for putting my mind at ease. I will let you know how it is when I get it back.

Later,

Brandon