BUSTN
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• ORLANDO, FL, USA |
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 Posted:7/12/2006 22:56 |
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Guys, I'm looking to lube the driveshaft on my 00' limited v10 ex.Do I need to pull out the driveshaft and lube the ends or??I see its in 2 parts?Any info is appreciated!Thanks! |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:7/12/2006 23:58 |
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Supposedly the driveshaft doesn't ever need lubed. However, most with the earlier models (I had a 2000) suffer from thunking.clunking noises at take off. This was due to that great factory lube Ford put on the slip yoke. You can drop the shaft by removing the bands that hold on the rubber boot between the two peices and then undoing the short side from wherever it attaches (may it be the pumpkin or the tranny as I've seen it both ways) Then smear some grease on it and reinstall.
One improtant note. If you decide to do this CHOCK THE BACK WHEELS!! Heard of a guy who had the clunk and went to lube the slipyoke. He removed the driveshaft but didn't chock the wheels. The truck started to roll but was stopped by something. He did survive to tell us all about it but we don;t want YOU to take any chances. 
If you don't have a clunk then just leave well enough alone. 
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BUSTN
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• ORLANDO, FL, USA |
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Posted:7/13/2006 12:34 |
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Great, thanks!I do suffer from the clunking in the back.I also suffer from loud popping noises coming from under the drivers side, byth egas pedal.Is that the body bushings??Thanks!I will try this out asap!!!!!11 |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:7/13/2006 16:02 |
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It's either body bushings or a loose/worn swaybar bushing.
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BUSTN
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• ORLANDO, FL, USA |
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Posted:7/14/2006 07:52 |
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I'm really happy!!! I lubed the driveshaft and all is well!!No more clunking!I've been living with that for 2-3 years now.It feels like a new truck!! Ok, so now the other issues.I need to check the body bushings.What would be an indicator of bad or worn body or sway bushings??Also, I believe I need a balancing on the tires due to my back seat shaking at speeds.Is that normal??I have a bench rear seat and it shakes??Thanks alot for all the help!!!!!!!! |
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caddys83
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• Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
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• Registered on 12/4/2004 |
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Posted:7/16/2006 18:19 |
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Intresting... I get that thunk/ clunk sound when I'm begining to turn. I never paid much attention to it. thanks for the tip.
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:7/18/2006 19:43 |
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| Quote: | | I'm really happy!!! I lubed the driveshaft and all is well!!No more clunking!I've been living with that for 2-3 years now.It feels like a new truck!! Ok, so now the other issues.I need to check the body bushings.What would be an indicator of bad or worn body or sway bushings??Also, I believe I need a balancing on the tires due to my back seat shaking at speeds.Is that normal??I have a bench rear seat and it shakes??Thanks alot for all the help!!!!!!!! |
You can squirt a bunch of WD40 onto the body bushings, then test drive to see if the noise has gone. Some folks have replaced those bushings, and others have simply shimmed them with large flat washers.
NOTE - DO NOT lubricate the body bushings AND swaybar bushings at the same time. If you do, and the noise stops, you still won't know which one was the culprit. Lube body bushings first, test drive ... if noise persists, then lube swaybar bushings & test drive again.
Yeah, sounds like you need to have your wheels balanced ... could also be a sign of a worn out shock absorber. If you do not know when the shocks were last replaced, then it's a good bet you're due for new ones. The OEM shocks don't have a reputation for being any good. |
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