drive shaft

69'STANG · 10-27-1999, 10:53 PM

Ok guys,here's what I got.
On my 69 Cp I am having some drive shaft problems.When I get to 60 m.p.h.(exactly) and I get on the accelerator(only) I can hear and feel a vibration coming from the drive shaft.I think it is coming from the form the front u-joint area.So, what do I do about it. do I pay some one afew bucks or do it myself(with the help of my step-father)
What would you suggest lubbing with?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

Clark Rodgers · 10-28-1999, 09:31 AM

If it was me I would change both u-joints myself. All you need is a good c-clamp or press and if you have the time or money have the shaft balanced. There are usually a few shops around that will balance it for you.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

Jerry · 10-28-1999, 11:20 AM

Change the u-joints. They are about $15 bucks each. If the front lets go while you are driving, the car is likely to flip and you could die. A little dramatic maybe, but it could happen.

red · 10-29-1999, 11:03 AM

I just had the same problem with my '65. I considered 2 options: get the old shaft rebalanced or buy an aluminum one. The aluminum drive shaft has new u-joints and yoke for ~$300. I pressed in some new u-joints and had the old shaft balanced at a local shop (much less expensive than aluminum).

JON

10-27-1999, 10:53 PM	#1
69'STANG Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: DALLAS,TX,USA Posts: 18	drive shaft Ok guys,here's what I got. On my 69 Cp I am having some drive shaft problems.When I get to 60 m.p.h.(exactly) and I get on the accelerator(only) I can hear and feel a vibration coming from the drive shaft.I think it is coming from the form the front u-joint area.So, what do I do about it. do I pay some one afew bucks or do it myself(with the help of my step-father) What would you suggest lubbing with? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

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10-28-1999, 09:31 AM	#2
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	If it was me I would change both u-joints myself. All you need is a good c-clamp or press and if you have the time or money have the shaft balanced. There are usually a few shops around that will balance it for you. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

10-28-1999, 11:20 AM	#3
Jerry Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: lakewood, nj Posts: 23	Change the u-joints. They are about $15 bucks each. If the front lets go while you are driving, the car is likely to flip and you could die. A little dramatic maybe, but it could happen.

10-29-1999, 11:03 AM	#4
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	I just had the same problem with my '65. I considered 2 options: get the old shaft rebalanced or buy an aluminum one. The aluminum drive shaft has new u-joints and yoke for ~$300. I pressed in some new u-joints and had the old shaft balanced at a local shop (much less expensive than aluminum). JON