Driveline chirps - any suggestions?

[TJ Jim]

Would somebody be so kind as to direct me to a thread or two that discusses the merits of repair vs. replace vs. upgrade for front driveshafts? I am sure they are out there, but I am struggling to locate any.

For what it's worth my target end goal is manual lockers front/rear, likely on 35s, with upgraded stock axles. No TT planned, but I would like to remove the 1 inch drop brackets that are currently installed to return to stock skid height. And ultimately SYE and aftermarket DS in the rear. While I am working on the front DS, I would like to go ahead and make all accommodations needed for my end goal setup.

Thanks in advance.

- Muddy

If you’re close to Huntsville Alabama Rocket City Off-road rebuilt my front driveshaft for $200. The center ball had a catch in it so that’s what they replaced. The universals were good. I think it would have been $250 if they had to replace them too.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Front U-joints are shot. Could this also be the source of my angry sparrows?

Probably not.

 

[Murf926]

Just installed a new Adams front driveshaft. No more angry sparrows! I looked for Tom Woods and Adams deals. Found a good black Friday deal on the Adams, so I went that way.

Thanks @AndyG and @Jerry Bransford for the warnings. Now I can drive the Jeep again. I die inside just a little bit every time I have to drive the minivan.