Shudder / U Joint? Slip Joint?
02-19-2014, 10:45 PM
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Shudder / U Joint? Slip Joint?
Experiencing a slight 1 second shudder when starting from a stop, more so when turning from stop. In 2WD. It feels like possibly rear end. Maybe the U Joint, or rear end? Also noticed rear tire squeal around corners earlier last fall with warmer weather, before snow fell. Related? Too cold to slide under to check this week.
2003 FX4, 5.4L Scab 4x4 with 54,000 miles,
still original Wrangler RT/S tires.
2003 FX4, 5.4L Scab 4x4 with 54,000 miles, still original Wrangler RT/S tires.
02-19-2014, 11:05 PM
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Experiencing a slight 1 second shudder when starting from a stop, more so when turning from stop. In 2WD. It feels like possibly rear end. Maybe the U Joint, or rear end? Also noticed rear tire squeal around corners earlier last fall with warmer weather, before snow fell. Related? Too cold to slide under to check this week. 2003 FX4, 5.4L Scab 4x4 with 54,000 miles, still original Wrangler RT/S tires.
2003 FX4, 5.4L Scab 4x4 with 54,000 miles, still original Wrangler RT/S tires.
02-19-2014, 11:33 PM
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Sorry, no close up pics of tires, but they are really good shape. I will replace them late this summer tho. Vehicle was the garage queen of an elderly gentleman, so nothing on it appears faded, or worn except the driver's seat bolster!!!!!!!!
02-20-2014, 06:08 AM
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When you get new tires I'd recommend Bridgestone dueler A/T revo 2 tires good in snow mud strong last 60,000 miles my dad has them on his FX4 just don't get good years they are Junk.
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02-20-2014, 12:22 PM
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03-12-2014, 12:53 PM
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UPDATE New Info / New Questions
So, after a little research and watching some UTUBE videos, one stated that Ford reccommends changing rear axle fluid around 30,000 miles 
I cannot find that in my Ford maintainence book anywhere.
What's Up?. Bull&*%$????
Do I need to change the fluid along with adding the limited slip additive??????
I found the limited slip additive at O'Reily Auto Parts. Think I'll just check the level and add the LS additive.
I cannot find that in my Ford maintainence book anywhere.
What's Up?. Bull&*%$???? Do I need to change the fluid along with adding the limited slip additive??????
I found the limited slip additive at O'Reily Auto Parts. Think I'll just check the level and add the LS additive.
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03-12-2014, 03:05 PM
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