I was wondering if each shaft could be "vehicle specific". Could be if they align the car after the shaft is installed. Also, what if the rack were replaced after the joint(s) started failing? In any case, it goes in for an alignment on Wednesday and that should correct the issue.
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I was wondering if each shaft could be "vehicle specific". Could be if they align the car after the shaft is installed. Also, what if the rack were replaced after the joint(s) started failing? In any case, it goes in for an alignment on Wednesday and that should correct the issue.
Apparently it can. All wandering was gone on the way to the alignment shop (there now).
Yes. HOWEVER, the wheel turning clunk is when the car is stopped and going over a bump is with the wheel straight.
too many possible causes to diagnose via internet IMO. i would take it to lincoln if its a major concern or seems like it would be worth it. ive known ppl to drive cars with axles popping like that for tens of thousands of miles w/o issue. sounds like crap in parking lot is the only downside.
Andrizzle
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Seems like it is my turn to find an intermediate shaft.
Tasca has it for almost $500 new. Old cars with discontinued parts is a real pain. I have identical symptoms as 'nelliot500'... So I am not sure if it is the upper joint or lower.
My LS is hardly driven anymore, so I guess I will get under there and see if I can tell which one is needing replaced before dropping money on used ebay steering parts.
If anyone has the hookup on new shafts, hit me up!
Tasca has it for almost $500 new. Old cars with discontinued parts is a real pain. I have identical symptoms as 'nelliot500'... So I am not sure if it is the upper joint or lower.
My LS is hardly driven anymore, so I guess I will get under there and see if I can tell which one is needing replaced before dropping money on used ebay steering parts.
If anyone has the hookup on new shafts, hit me up!
joegr
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I think that it is the same part for gen II and gen I. You may be able to find a good one at a reasonable price at a u-pull-it junk yard. It is easy enough to swap out to be reasonable to take a chance on a $35 part first.
Alternately, here are a couple of used ones on e-bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-LINCOLN-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item43d2cc88b1&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-LINCOLN-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a36dc6f0c&vxp=mtr
Alternately, here are a couple of used ones on e-bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-LINCOLN-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item43d2cc88b1&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-LINCOLN-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a36dc6f0c&vxp=mtr
cammerfe
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All this sort of part is available in the hot rod aftermarket. Major manufacturer is Borgeson. Should be relatively easy to adapt.
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milehighmikey
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How about Jag S Type? They seem to have all of the discontinued parts from the LS still available. Even the bushings for the rear sub-frame are available!