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I put on 4 new BFG tires thinking the 5-year old ones were hard with flat spots because I was getting a droning rotational noise...the faster I went the faster the noise. The noise is still present. No vibrations. Now I suspect a possible worn u-joint...perhaps on the right front axle (Dana 35). What is the best method for determining if one or both of the joints is worn?
I was thinking of engaging the transfer case to 4 wheel low (manual TC) and then jack up the r/f wheel-tire and crawl underneath and watch the u-joints as I try to turn the tire backward/forward.
Will this do it or is there a better method?
I was thinking of engaging the transfer case to 4 wheel low (manual TC) and then jack up the r/f wheel-tire and crawl underneath and watch the u-joints as I try to turn the tire backward/forward.
Will this do it or is there a better method?
