Ryan Brown

Hey guys, I have a 2008 f-150 that is screeching when driving slow. I have come to the conclusion that it is the U Joints. Does anyone know if the 2008 has a grease fitting so i can grease them? If so, what kind of grease?
I would also like to see what else i should be greasing while i am down there. Basically i want to do some preventative greasing and maintenance and what not.
Thanks!

2008 f-150 XL
80,000 miles

KCCOFox

While I am not completely sure about the 08's, I do know that my 06 did not have grease fittings for my u joints. I just replaced the front and rear joint along the drive shaft. I wanna say they are 331 and you can get good ones from NAPA for $17

techrep

iTrader: (1)

The U-joints on the 04-08 F-150 are un-serviceable...take your drive shaft to a drive line shop and they can replace the current U-joints with serviceable ones. or buy a new drive shaft..

Marc D

Long gone are the days of grease joints on our trucks. The service life of ball joints, tie rod ends and most suspension parts is 100K miles without any grease added.
I would look at the small e-brake shoes in the rear drums that are a part of the back rotors. They are often overlooked and worn out springs and shoes can cause a screeching at low speeds. Good luck

KCCOFox

[MENTION=13845]techrep[/MENTION], if OP has a good workbench to put the driveshaft ona dn some decnet mechanical know how, he could do it himself and save a boat load of money.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

agree... its not easy to un-stake them and remove..depends on his ability... I have a driveline shop here that will do it for $150