Mick Feisty

Hoping some of you guys are still following along with the thread.... Its been slow going as life got in the way, but I got under the truck with it in neutral and from what I can tell there was no side-to-side or up-down play in the shaft. So...

I have stated here numerous times over the last 8 years that I have used only EP (moly grease) on my trucks in every application for at least 25 years with excellent results. Palladium just happens to be the grease I’ve been using for the last...

The FSM does appear to contradict itself between the Maintenance section (specifying lithium-based NLGI #2) and the Propeller Shaft section (specifying MP grease). I think these are the same thing. Grease nomenclature can be confusing: AP...

So I’m guessing it’s a lube issue

Good deal thanks. The lift is over 7 years old.

If the lift was done after the U-joints, it's not uncommon for a new lift to change the driveline angle and cause worn-in U-Joints to fail shortly after the lift installation. If the U-Joints were changed after the lift, then it was dues to lack...

you can also check by locking the center diff and removing the rear DS to see if it has anything to do with the rear DS or not.

Perfect, thanks for the details. 2.5" OME.

Make sure that when you check the U-joints that you UNLOAD the drive line. Chock the wheels, set the parking brake, place the truck in NEUTRAL. This does NOT mean have the wheels off the ground, it is only to release the binding in the drive...

Thanks again all! We have some serious weather rolling in over the next few days so it will probably be a few days until Im able to get under the truck. I'll check for play in the DS/ u joints as well as slip yoke and report back. In the...

be sure to check the slip yoke for play. I've seen a few fail.

If the sound is a ujoint, it's probably too far gone for grease to do much, but obviously isn't going to hurt to add more. When I was keeping mine greased pretty regularly, they just had some play but weren't making noises or any vibrations, really.

Easy to grease 1 ujoint at a time and test drive to check for change of sound. No change, then grease the next ujoint. Process of elimination. I would check for play first.

Unfortunately, I don t know what brand. Classic Cruisers did the work so hopefully it was a decent brand. And thanks for the suggestions on replacement.

Just mean it may have gone to far to save with lube now. They can get that tingy/pingy noise when the bearings go dry and disintegrate. But if a couple Shots of grease in each zerk quiet it down or change the pitch it at least points to it as...

I agree with @jfz80 . Sounds like another U-Joint. They need to be greased every 5-6K miles or after a water crossing. What brand U-Joint was installed? Matsuba are good (Cruiser Outfitters) or you can buy a new DS from Toyota that comes with...

Agreed, that particular video sounds like a ujoint to me. My rears gave out last spring, one particularly bad, and I had an almost identical sound - also mainly slower speeds, at slack throttle (coasting), and could hear it "ping" real quick when...

Thanks a bunch to you all! I'll look into greasing and then if that doesnt work will look into replacing the u-joints or DS. Hopefully I can borrow my buddy's garage again cause it's no fun crawling under the truck outside in this weather!

I havent greased the rear u joint. =-/ I have a FSM so will look into how to add grease. Im thinking that I may need to add to my knuckles as well. When you say it may be too late... do you mean if I grease the u joint and the noise doesnt...

Happy Holidays! I'm looking for some direction from those who know... Based on the noise in the video and the details below, what are your thoughts? https://photos.app.goo.gl/HdUFyp8JDSuc958H9 TRUCK: 1994 Triple Locked from the factory. ~...

I got this one: https://www.aironboard.com/online/4-port-diff-breather-kit-101.html you can find a bunch on e-bay form Australia, but I didn't want to wait that long., and these form amazon, but you may be able to source locally if you live near...

I've been running 75-90 Mobil One synthetic, but prolly unnecessary, because I still change on the 5ks. Regardless, 75-90 is what Mr. T calls for and many contend cheap dino changed more frequently suits better than less frequent synthetic...