gavin
Explorer Addict
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- Anchorage, Alaska
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '97 Explorer XLT AWD 5.0L
Since driveshafts aren't really listed in any particular section, I figured this would be the best place to post.
To make a long story short, I've been trying to replace my front gkn cv-joint'ed front driveshaft with a double-cardan cv-joint unit.
#1 - purchased Rockford Driveline-made front d-shaft off eBay. Had single u-joint front and rear, but was labeled for Explorers (and had correct 6-bolt yoke to bolt to "cup" on t-case).
#2 - receiving vibes with new shaft. Assumed was due to u-joint angles. Replaced u-joints anyway; vibes continued.
#3 - took shaft to local shop to get double-cardan cv put on. They found the necessary parts to do this.
#4 - still receiving vibes. Had shop re-balanced shaft. Vibes still continue.
So here is where I'm at. Last thing I can check, is if the shaft is "in phase."
To make a long story short, I've been trying to replace my front gkn cv-joint'ed front driveshaft with a double-cardan cv-joint unit.
#1 - purchased Rockford Driveline-made front d-shaft off eBay. Had single u-joint front and rear, but was labeled for Explorers (and had correct 6-bolt yoke to bolt to "cup" on t-case).
#2 - receiving vibes with new shaft. Assumed was due to u-joint angles. Replaced u-joints anyway; vibes continued.
#3 - took shaft to local shop to get double-cardan cv put on. They found the necessary parts to do this.
#4 - still receiving vibes. Had shop re-balanced shaft. Vibes still continue.
So here is where I'm at. Last thing I can check, is if the shaft is "in phase."