Whatever Fordman, anyone can call it what they want! anyways

I went out and looked again at my drive train. They're is a shaft behind the tranny that is about 4-5" and then a u-joint that connects to the drive shaft, and then there is a u-joint at the axle itself. I don't see a third double-cardan joint. What exactly does it look like, because obviously I don't know what it looks like. I don't think my REG CAB LONG BED has this.

 

It'll be just another U-joint. It's quite possible your pickup may not have it, the '92 shop manual wasn't specific as to application, but my Dad's '85 has three U-joints. And again, Ford doesn't make an extended cab, but a SUPERCAB. To call it anything else just shows ignorance.

 

I guess it's possible that after a certain model year that they changed the setup. Because mine is a 96F150 reg cab LONGBED, and mine is all one piece with a double cardan joint near the transfer case, and a u-joint down near the rear end.

 

Guys,Guys, Guys .... Everyone is responding to a question and subjects that I did not ask... please refer to My original question
Again I have a F-150 Supercab that shakes @ 70-75 mph (2400-3500 rpm)

Thanks
Steve

 

I would look at things like tire balance, tires, bent rims, transmission mounts, engine mounts, U-joints, and driveshaft balance weights. Lastly I would suspect either the torque convertor (assuming you have an automatic) and/or the flywheel. I would strongly suspect it is the tires/balance and or bent rim(s). That is most common.

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I see what you guys are saying now, my 89 (4x4) has this joint. But like said above, my 93 2wd doesn't have this. Weird. Also, someone a while back stated that the driveshaft on their 93 like mine is aluminum. If thats the case, mine doesnt have it. It (driveshaft) is rusted, and corroded.

 

You guys think it might be a wheel bearing? or something.

 

Hey Ford Man Thanks ... I will look into the wheels/rims & balance first Then move onto the U-joints Again thanks for the post. By the way it is an automatic

Steve

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Steve F, First thing I would do is jack up front end and see if you have a bad ball joint. Easy to check, with front end lifted (not with front axle) apply lifting pressure to the underside of the tire...any thing that feels like too much play means it should be looked at. If it's not that, rotate the tires, see if symptoms change. Then have wheels balanced.

Hope this helps out,

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Crawled under my truck to triple check, and sure enough, there sre three U-Joints. It is a long bed, but noe extended cab or whatever.

 

Ball Joint, thats what I was thinking of, thanks Nailer!

ford: My 1989 F-150 4x4, with a 302/AOd has 3 joints after the tC.

 

Thanks Nailer ... good advice sure I will get to it by next week. But how much is too much play? Kind of a relitive thing?
Thanks again Steve