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U-joints

I'm going to be checking and more than likely replacing the u-joints this weekend. I notice a pretty consistent thump when I let off the accelerator fast or step on it fast. I've had similar problems with previous cars, and though I haven't checked them yet, I'm thinking they are pretty likely bad.

Are these pretty simple to change on the Cougars? They were on my old Dodge and Pontiac. Hoping not much different.

Re: U-joints

Reply #1 –
Same old,same old.I aways jack up the rear of the car so the fluid doesn't leak from the tailshaft.If you've never done it on this car,now is a good time to replace the rear seal.They don't cost much.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #2 –
Yup, same.  If you have not ordered the new ones yet I would suggest getting some with grease fittings.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #3 –
Thanks... ;)