Smooth driveability and reliability depend on having a driveshaft and universal joints in good repair. A Mustang's driveline is something you want to know is there without being able to feel it. When ...

96 GMC Sonoma (S10) w/ 4.3 Vortec V6 and a 5 speed. 2 wheel drive. 134,000 miles.<BR><BR>Ok, I had this nasty vibration that peaked at about 35 MPH, and went away when you got to 45 or so. I also got ...

Early ideas of universal joints (or U-joints) have dated back thousands of years and seem to originate from multiple sources. However, about a century ago, a young engineering graduate, Clarence W.

Universal joints allow drive shafts to move up and down with the suspension while the shaft is moving so power can be transmitted when the drive shaft isn’t in a straight line between the transmission ...

As automotive enthusiasts, most of us are familiar with the parts needed to make an engine more powerful, a transmission shift harder, or even the rear axle gear ratio required for maximum ...

If you work on cars — either as a professional mechanic or as a DIYer — or in another trade requiring the frequent use of sockets and hand tools, you probably understand how tricky some jobs can be, ...