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guitar588 · 10-24-2005, 05:07 PM

so who here has had their front drive shaft replaced?

rmuller · 10-24-2005, 05:43 PM

Yup, I think it was at 59k.. went with a tom woods

SCSL · 10-24-2005, 06:29 PM

yup,,,@60K

bernardmann · 10-24-2005, 07:03 PM

When I pick my Disco up from the shop in a couple of days, I'm asking about purchasing an extended warranty. The horror stories keep coming...

SCSL · 10-24-2005, 07:05 PM

Don't think of them as horror stories.

Look at them as opportunities to make your Disco even better.

We have the technology. We can rebuild it. Better, stronger, faster.

MOBILE,,,,AGILE,,,,HOSTILE

bernardmann · 10-24-2005, 07:08 PM

I'll drink to that...

guitar588 · 10-25-2005, 04:23 PM

so how much did it cost to replace

SCSL · 10-25-2005, 04:43 PM

I replaced w/ SG...you would have to check their site for current prices.
When stuff breaks it's a good excuse to upgrade,,,I would never replace stock w/ stock when it comes to drivetrain or suspension, assuming you are wheelin' & buildin' your Disco.

darkknight1999 · 10-26-2005, 08:30 PM

What does this sound like before it goes, or while its on its way out?

rmuller · 10-26-2005, 08:32 PM

For me it was a high pitch whine while accelerating.. thought it was the transmission.. the Tom Woods one I got cost $350 and you can do the labor yourself (or it should be less than an hour job for a mechanic) .. I think LR charges 700+ for it..

Be careful though. If you suspect its going, immediately get it checked out. If it breaks off while driving, it will "grenade" your transmission/transfercase/etc.. and then you'll be really sorry.

darkknight1999 · 10-26-2005, 08:39 PM

I don't think it is but I'm not sure. I have the before winter main. to do so I'll check it out then. I have to change all my fiulds out, do the brakes and what not, to get it ready for the harsh winter we're suppose to have this year.

rmuller · 10-26-2005, 08:42 PM

just have a look at the u-joints, on mine you could see noticable wear (pieces of metal chunked out)

keptin · 10-26-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmuller

For me it was a high pitch whine while accelerating.. thought it was the transmission.. the Tom Woods one I got cost $350 and you can do the labor yourself (or it should be less than an hour job for a mechanic) .. I think LR charges 700+ for it..

Be careful though. If you suspect its going, immediately get it checked out. If it breaks off while driving, it will "grenade" your transmission/transfercase/etc.. and then you'll be really sorry.

That was exactly what was happening with mine. Though it was still under warrentee at the time so I went in to get it fixed. It took 8 months to get me the part, but they put it in and the sound went away.

So I guess I replaced my driveshaft with another stock shaft...oh well, its nice and shiny

darkknight1999 · 10-26-2005, 09:09 PM

Yeah I'll take a look at those while I'm doing the main. work I need to do. I have this wierd annoying sound coming from the engine, kinda sounds like its the belt tensioner. So I have to look at that also. But at least I don't have to change the plugs and wires

10-24-2005, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
guitar588 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 174 Gallery: 0	57,000 miles so who here has had their front drive shaft replaced?

10-26-2005, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
darkknight1999 Mod. --- I'm watching you Join Date: May 2005 Location: Linwood, MA Posts: 330 Gallery: 0	What does this sound like before it goes, or while its on its way out? __________________ -John Some of my favorite quotes: "what you do in life, echo's in eternity..." "death smiles at us all... all a man can do is smile back..." 1999 Discovery II SE-7

10-26-2005, 08:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
darkknight1999 Mod. --- I'm watching you Join Date: May 2005 Location: Linwood, MA Posts: 330 Gallery: 0	I don't think it is but I'm not sure. I have the before winter main. to do so I'll check it out then. I have to change all my fiulds out, do the brakes and what not, to get it ready for the harsh winter we're suppose to have this year. __________________ -John Some of my favorite quotes: "what you do in life, echo's in eternity..." "death smiles at us all... all a man can do is smile back..." 1999 Discovery II SE-7

10-26-2005, 09:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
darkknight1999 Mod. --- I'm watching you Join Date: May 2005 Location: Linwood, MA Posts: 330 Gallery: 0	Yeah I'll take a look at those while I'm doing the main. work I need to do. I have this wierd annoying sound coming from the engine, kinda sounds like its the belt tensioner. So I have to look at that also. But at least I don't have to change the plugs and wires __________________ -John Some of my favorite quotes: "what you do in life, echo's in eternity..." "death smiles at us all... all a man can do is smile back..." 1999 Discovery II SE-7

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10-24-2005, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,370 Gallery: 0	Yup, I think it was at 59k.. went with a tom woods

10-24-2005, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	yup,,,@60K

10-24-2005, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
bernardmann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 621 Gallery: 0	When I pick my Disco up from the shop in a couple of days, I'm asking about purchasing an extended warranty. The horror stories keep coming...

10-24-2005, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	Don't think of them as horror stories. Look at them as opportunities to make your Disco even better. We have the technology. We can rebuild it. Better, stronger, faster. MOBILE,,,,AGILE,,,,HOSTILE

10-24-2005, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
bernardmann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 621 Gallery: 0	I'll drink to that...

10-25-2005, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
guitar588 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 174 Gallery: 0	so how much did it cost to replace

10-25-2005, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	I replaced w/ SG...you would have to check their site for current prices. When stuff breaks it's a good excuse to upgrade,,,I would never replace stock w/ stock when it comes to drivetrain or suspension, assuming you are wheelin' & buildin' your Disco.

10-26-2005, 08:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,370 Gallery: 0	For me it was a high pitch whine while accelerating.. thought it was the transmission.. the Tom Woods one I got cost $350 and you can do the labor yourself (or it should be less than an hour job for a mechanic) .. I think LR charges 700+ for it.. Be careful though. If you suspect its going, immediately get it checked out. If it breaks off while driving, it will "grenade" your transmission/transfercase/etc.. and then you'll be really sorry.

10-26-2005, 08:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,370 Gallery: 0	just have a look at the u-joints, on mine you could see noticable wear (pieces of metal chunked out)

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