Review on 🚀 High Performance APDTY 043416 Front Drive Shaft CV Joint Kit - Unlock Optimal Drivetrain Performance by Brent Saake

Good. I think everyone else is just like me, if their 2004 Dodge Ram pops its nose like the changes are rhythmically clinking in a tin can, then you go to the store and the OEM is a little over $1000 because they replace the entire balance want. front cardan shaft. If yes, then this article is for you! I ordered the item and it is exactly as described. Here are some key tips I've learned along the way. You will remove the balanced part from the truck, mark one of the 4 bolt ears with a scribe, service marker or whatever you can see after handling this part. In case you forget or erase the markings, Mother Nature was kind enough to rust the mold on the relevant part to give you a 50% chance of getting it right.2. If you unbox and disassemble this thing, you'll take a new part and manually install the loose part onto the connector. This will ensure you have the correct one. The old one will be freer since it has traveled more than 200,000 miles.3. Clean the splines with WD40 and a rag, then recheck the fit. You may need some WD40 and 2x4 to score.4. Choose your Venom to mount completely outside of the truck and run the risk of a tight fit at the splined and bolted end. The part carries some weight at work. I assembled it 100%, tinkered with it, disassembled the drum and then assembled it from 2 parts, constant velocity joint and shaft.5. If you take it apart you won't see what you're doing. The plug that goes in the black gasket (which is usually the point of failure) is about 2" long, about 1" is a C ring which is usually rusted Gink, use WS40 to blot it out and shake it then, shake and wiggle to compress this clip and the connector will pop out. I didn't know what it looked like so I had to take it apart in reverse order, removing the bearings and components and using an angle grinder to carefully remove the old part. I found the recess was covered in rust and dirt. It might help to use a vise and snap the old one over, which I found out later. Use an old 2x4 and a hammer to persuade the part if you decide to assemble it in two parts. The metal cap is strong but not suitable for direct hammer blows.7. Use all lubes. DO NOT LUBRICATE the spline areas, this will create an airtight fit from which you cannot expel air.8. Use blue locktite on screws9. When assembling the metal clip, double the clip by wrapping it twice in front of the clip. In case you need to re-lubricate or disassemble it to inspect or reinstall, you can remove it with enough metal to take it out and use it a second time.10. Ask a friend for help, your friend (bless her heart) can drive you crazy even if her heart is in the right place.