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Spicer Driveshafts From Dana Reduce Vehicle Downtime

The driveshafts are designed to be drop-in replacements for Mercedes-Benz/RAM Promaster Sprinter vans.

Driveshaft Universal Joint Tips And Techniques

Here are some general rules to follow when it comes to driveshafts.

VIDEO: Three Tips For Driveshaft Service

More vehicles are using all-wheel or rear-wheel drive and driveshaft service is becoming more common. Andrew Markel shares three driveshaft service tips. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper To Bumper.

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Drive Shaft And Drivetrain Vibrations: Understanding The Order And Math

To determine if a vibration is vehicle- or engine-speed related, the easiest thing to do is slip the transmission into neutral and let the vehicle coast when the vibration is most noticeable. If the vibration continues, then the vibration is vehicle-speed related. Likewise, if the vibration subsides, the vibration is engine-speed related.

BRAKELIGHT: 1990 Jeep Wrangler

This customer has a 1990 Jeep Wrangler 4×4. When he came in he said, “I felt a really bad vibration and realized I forgot to take it out of four-wheel drive. Then the front driveshaft flew off the car at 80 mph and now it feels a little low on power.” He needed a new exhaust pipe, transfer case and driveshaft.