Speed bump getting daily driver running, help plz

[inkpot]

The rear yoke is the part that is really worn. Prior to removing the old shaft it would sound like the entire shaft was gonna spit out the back. Worst vibration and metal on metal noise I've heard. Obviously waited to long to address this problem but I guess thats how I learn.

I called a driveline shop and he said he could cut and balance it for $65. Is that a fair price?

Thanks for all the suggestions guys thats what I need.

Matt

Howdy! I'd say that is a real fair price. I would say anything under $100. I'd get there in a heartbeat and get it done ASAP before he changes his mind. John

 

["N8"]

Ya thats a good price, but like what was stated before you might consider installing new u joints before you have the guy balance it, or just have him cut it down and install the joints tho that'll probably cost more.

 

[MStars]

Took the shaft to the driveline shop and the guy was gonna do it for $60. I brought my old shaft in though as a reference for the cut and the guy said that if I cleaned up the yokes a bit that they weren't all that bad. He suggested I change the U-joints and it would be good as new. Took her home, picked up a new U-joints, spent a few hours on my first U-joint project *mostly banging the old ones out* and bingo. Truck drives like new, no clunk into gear, no rattling metal, no entire cab vibration.

Thanks for all the help boys, I am indeed learning on the job.

Hope you all have a good 4th of July

Matt

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Glad it turned out well! You can check U joints off the list now...