Need advice: 2005 Mustang U-Joint question...

[redneck122]

If that dealership is anything like the two i used to work for, there should be some wiggly room in that price. Try talking to them, saying you want to do the repair but cant afford $600. Most dealers should be able to come down on the price for you, as something is better than nothing for them.

It may not work at this particular dealer, but its worth a shot.

[argonstrom]

These guys have built several driveshafts for my jeep:

Front Range Driveline http://www.dexknows.com/business_pro...e_inc-b507941/
(303) 783-9954
4000 South Federal Blvd Unit B, Sheridan, CO80110

If nothing else, it's worth a call.

[Fentonite]

If that dealership is anything like the two i used to work for, there should be some wiggly room in that price. Try talking to them, saying you want to do the repair but cant afford $600. Most dealers should be able to come down on the price for you, as something is better than nothing for them.

It may not work at this particular dealer, but its worth a shot.

My wife didn't get along well with the service manager - I'm afraid the bridge is burned...

These guys have built several driveshafts for my jeep:

Front Range Driveline http://www.dexknows.com/business_pro...e_inc-b507941/
(303) 783-9954
4000 South Federal Blvd Unit B, Sheridan, CO80110

If nothing else, it's worth a call.

Absolutely worth a call - thanks!

I did find these instructions for driveshaft removal. Jscwerve is right - it doesn't look too tough.
http://www.wikiauto.com/GetFile.aspx...00740Litre.pdf

[Irving]

Can you transplant a serviceable unit from another year into your vehicle? They probably cost a lot less.

[Fentonite]

Can you transplant a serviceable unit from another year into your vehicle? They probably cost a lot less.

That's a great thought. I'd probably only do it if I knew the part had really low miles, since this one is taking a crap a 50k.

[brianakell]

Id think hobbyists would have found a way to replace the joints themselves. Otherwise, Id be looking to see if the later models have an interchangeable driveshafts so you could swap a later shaft in, and have replaceable joints in the future.

[Ah Pook]

I know it's too far north but;

Ron
Boulder Drive Line Service
303-447-1641

He has built/repaired shafts for me. He might have some ideas to help out.

[Byte Stryke]

I would be getting that cr@p changed in a quick-hurry

Chevy S Series came with aluminum alloy drive shafts in the 98s and other years...
with a 4.3l and a heavy foot you could make them look like a candy cane


I traded that POS out quick. I got a steel one from a shop near commerce city. off of Vasquez.. they did great work.
sorry I do not remember the name.

[sniper7]

Not impressed with Ford quality

you can say that again!

[TSOTSI]

Take the shaft out and take it to these guys. They will cut the existing yokes off and replace them with yokes that accommodate servicable ujoints.
You will be out the door around $300-350. As long as you keep them lubed you will get 150K.

http://www.drivetrainindustries.com/3.htm