Front driveshaft rebuild

[norm02]

Hey guys,

I'm still in the process of fixing items on my Bronco and I'm ready to tackle some drive-train items now. Below is a picture of my front driveshaft and as you can see, it past worn out and leaking grease.

I'd like to know how difficult it is to re-build the driveshaft and if there are any special tools needed. If it is difficult and if there are special tools needed, then I may just send it off and have a shop do it. Any advise would be appreciated!

*EDIT* Trying to figure out how to attach pictures again. Will add picture once I remember how to do it.

 

[Broncobowsher]

If the splines are worn out, it is not a DIY rebuild. The only thing that can be fixed at home is putting new U-joints in. Beyond that you are looking at having it rebuilt or replaced.

 

[B RON CO]

Hi, X2. the grease is not a problem. Give it a good shake. If it has a major wobble at the spline area you have a problem and it will vibrate. If it is tight pump in some more grease. If the lube guy over did it most of the new grease will be pushed out. Also check and grease the U joints if they are grease able. My front driveshaft is so-so and will vibrate over 30 MPH. I don't 4 wheel over 30 MPH, so all is good on my Bronco. Good luck

 

[norm02]

Hi, X2. the grease is not a problem. Give it a good shake. If it has a major wobble at the spline area you have a problem and it will vibrate. If it is tight pump in some more grease. If the lube guy over did it most of the new grease will be pushed out. Also check and grease the U joints if they are grease able. My front driveshaft is so-so and will vibrate over 30 MPH. I don't 4 wheel over 30 MPH, so all is good on my Bronco. Good luck

It has a pretty good amount of wobble so I'm going to assume it needs a rebuild. I'm not planning on 4 wheeling it any time soon so I don't need 4wd but I'd like to get it fixed in the near future.

 

[Billsboat]

Not long ago I had my rear drive shaft rebuilt at a "drive train" place local to me. It was way cheaper than buying new, but it looked new as they painted for me too. Made a big difference.

 

[norm02]

Not long ago I had my rear drive shaft rebuilt at a "drive train" place local to me. It was way cheaper than buying new, but it looked new as they painted for me too. Made a big difference.

I also live in the DFW area so I'd love any recommendations that you would pass on. Thanks!

 

[Billsboat]

I also live in the DFW area so I'd love any recommendations that you would pass on. Thanks!

Sure, give me a minute and I find the info on the place

 

[Billsboat]

Drive train of mesquite ...972-694-5120. My local transmission guy recommended them

 

[blubuckaroo]

I've replaced the u-joints a number of times. No special tools needed. A hammer, big c-clamp or vice, and some old sockets you don't mind banging on.
All the Bronco vendors sell the u-joints and centering yokes if you can't find them locally.
Do your best to get Spicer parts.
Heck, if you have problems, it's only the front. You'll still be able to drive it.

 

[norm02]

Drive train of mesquite ...972-694-5120. My local transmission guy recommended them

You're the man. Thanks for the referral!