I grease my driveline on my trucks every other oil change.

Is there any recommended interval to do this?

Now that I'm looking at getting a used 4Runner, what kind of damage will there be if it isn't done?
Seems like most SUV/Truck owners overlook this...

9/26/2008 11:48:07 AM

talking about balljoints and such? put the thing up on stands and check all the joints for wear, and replace if necessary. $.o2

9/26/2008 11:58:13 AM

No, drive shaft u-bolts and stuff.

9/26/2008 12:08:37 PM

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get it?

9/26/2008 12:22:42 PM

^no, sexplain me plz

are the d-shaft joints even greasable?

9/26/2008 1:07:45 PM

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9/26/2008 1:21:57 PM

bwahahaaa

9/26/2008 1:24:28 PM

Yeah, there are grease fittings on the joints...

Our newer F-350s at work are sealed though, no greasing them.

9/26/2008 1:51:51 PM

ah, mah truckster dont have greasable u-joints

9/26/2008 1:52:41 PM

What make/model is it?

Tacomas, Tundras, 4Runners, F-150s are some that I know have them from personal experience.
F-350s don't.

9/26/2008 2:18:34 PM

haha it's a dodgem... so no comparison

just making conversation

9/26/2008 2:24:50 PM

booooo dodge

9/26/2008 2:57:46 PM

heh

9/26/2008 3:03:21 PM

My old u-joint literally turned to dust and metal shavings when one of the bearing caps seized up, I guess the grease finally washed out or got some debris in there. Just had to take 20 minutes to replace it. It didn't have grease fittings, but the replacement did.

9/26/2008 7:29:36 PM

How much does a new joint usually cost?

9/28/2008 11:43:36 PM

on land rovers, the OEM non serviceable joints are usually more expensive than the greasable aftermarket alternative.

Quote :

"Now that I'm looking at getting a used 4Runner, what kind of damage will there be if it isn't done?"

You will want to grease the sliding part of the rear driveshaft every oil change or it will thump at stoplights.

9/29/2008 1:59:07 AM

^^$10

9/29/2008 7:59:20 PM

I'm greasing the driveline RIGHT NOW!

9/29/2008 9:13:31 PM