Rear end squeaking U joint?

[09 arctic cat m8]

There is a squeaking noise coming from my 2007 Dodge 2500 rear end by the diff, im leaning towards it being a u joint, what does everyone think the price of it being installed. (parts included). Thanks.

 

[drew562]

It's a u joint for sure. They almost always talk before the fly apart. It's a cheap fix. Not sure how much exactly

 

[teamgreen]

Where ya from 09CATM8? If you fill out that box in your profile a little bit more specific we may suggest a good shop..............Like Sherwood Park Service-Auto Select conveniently located on Wye Rd in Sherwood Park

 

[Dazzler]

As everyone else has mentioned, it is most likely a u-joint. To make sure, take it for a drive, when parked slide under and just feel the ends of the u joint cups. The dry or bad cup/cups will be warmer than the others depending on how far you drove, but be carefull as it could also be quite hot! Hope this helps.

 

[tex78]

Huh the grease maggots got to Ur u joint eh.

Also look for rust around the joint too cup. One or more will be rusty crusty

sent from my htc

 

[Dazzler]

Sorry, price and parts? Can't help you with that, I pick up parts at the local part supplier, do my own repairs, pay parts bill at end of month!

 

[Mike270412]

It's a u joint for sure. They almost always talk before the fly apart. It's a cheap fix. Not sure how much exactly

Yep it's a u joint for sure, I can hear it from here

 

[zal]

If you do one, do both of them. Front one wont be far behind.

 

[sled]

As zal said ya do all of the u-joints on the truck, no matter if you have the 2 piece or 1 piece
Also check to see if the ones the shop use have grease fiitings, those will last alot longer
THE REASON I SAID ABOUT THE GREASE FITTINGS IS DODGE TRUCKS LIKE MINE DOES NOT HAVE THEM.

 

[tex78]

U mean to say that if u grease them with a grease nipple they will last longer

sent from my htc

 

[Badass69]

U mean to say that if u grease them with a grease nipple they will last longer

sent from my htc

Bingo! Which is why manufacturers make sealed everything now and a grease zerk on a vehicle is the thing of the past. No one knows how or wants to use a grease gun anymore. A sealed unit will last a lot longer than a greaseable that is never greased.

 

[medler]

Bingo! Which is why manufacturers make sealed everything now and a grease zerk on a vehicle is the thing of the past. No one knows how or wants to use a grease gun anymore. A sealed unit will last a lot longer than a greaseable that is never greased.

My 08 Chevy has a full greasable front end and I gease it every other oil change