Propshaft Backlash

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frankie310792

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Hi i have noticed that the front prop on my 90 td5 has quite alot of backlash, there is a large clunk when setting off and letting the clutch on and off, i thought to replace the differential flanges but i am not sure,any help would be good
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You need to get under it and start turning things to see what gives, maybe its a UJ, maybe the splines etc...
 
To check for backlash, put everything in neutral, handbrake off (chock the wheels) then crawl underneath and grab the props and twist them. 1/8 of a turn is OK, 1/4 of a turn is getting a bit much. Mines got a good 1/4 of a turn and still doesn't clunk.
Your clunking is more likely to be the A Frame Ball Joint at the back.
 
daveb_1 said:
so I presume it's the A frame ball joint, do you suggest that I change the bushes as well as the ball joint?
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how long / how many miles have they done?
are they poly or real?
DO NOT USE A BRITPART BALLJOINT! or you'll be changing it again in 6 months.
 
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My 1997 90 is an old girl and has done 284000KM, only got her 1000km ago, since then have had the head overhauled, was cracked and blowing water out through the exaust but got her welded up and pressure test now good as new., fixed a few oil leaks, still got a few to go, and I am busy trying to get her back in great shape , so I really do'nt know when they where changed but probably original one's.

do you recomend orginal Landy rubber parts or poly one's?

thanks for your help and sugestions
 
Yes, I would change the bushes for Genuine LR ones if I were you.
If you can afford a genuine Ball Joint, get one of them too, if not, Bearmach ones are OK.
 
Ok checked out a few forums in south africa SA 4x4 Community Forum - The only forum for the offroad and 4x4 enthusiast - Powered by vBulletin but probally the best SA 4x4 Community Forum - The only forum for the offroad and 4x4 enthusiast - Powered by vBulletin

I have found a stockist of Bearmach parts see British 4x4 so if the stealers come up with there normal outlandish prices I will have an alternative supply

I will read the write up by buster, love having a landy all this free education, :)
 
Ok changed all the bushes at the rear see picture(what a nice son in-law:) ) will get it back to night will check if Knock has gone

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