F150 Lariat 2004 problem
05-03-2009, 04:19 AM
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quick question... i just bought a 2004 lariat as well, but i'm overseas so i havent had a chance to drive it (my wife is the lucky one so far)... is this driveshaft a very common problem??? and typically how much does it cost to replace it? thank you in advance...
05-06-2009, 08:47 PM
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I don't know about the truth to this and I am asking.............I have an 04 Scab with a one piece driveshaft, the front universal went out. I tried to replace it my self but was unsuccessful. I took it to a driveshaft place and the guy told me it would be very expensive to fix due to the universal joints only sold by ford and are staked in which requires a special tool to remove them. Said okay, took the shaft to ford dealer to have them replace the u-joint. They said it can't be done, the drive shaft is a replace item, $400 unless I could get my truck into them them my $100 deduct. would apply and they would replace it.
Is this for real?? This is the first time I have ever heard of a non-fixable universal jointed drive shaft.
Is this for real?? This is the first time I have ever heard of a non-fixable universal jointed drive shaft.
