Had some squeaking in the rear of my dually. Took it to the dealer, they initially said it was a bad U joint. While removing driveshaft, they noticed a good sized dent in the driveshaft, and want to replace the whole thing. Of course, they don't want to warranty it. Does this sound right? Should I be pressing more for a warranty claim?

Ask to see the dent and go from there. There is a chance it could be bent but they are quite sensitive to anything that would put them out of balance.(driveshafts and dealerships!)

Had some squeaking in the rear of my dually. Took it to the dealer, they initially said it was a bad U joint. While removing driveshaft, they noticed a good sized dent in the driveshaft, and want to replace the whole thing. Of course, they don't want to warranty it. Does this sound right? Should I be pressing more for a warranty claim?

Why would it be a warranty claim? Driveshafts aren't supposed to hit anything in normal operation.

Why would it be a warranty claim? Driveshafts aren't supposed to hit anything in normal operation.

I don't know. I bought the truck used, and it appears to have lived a pretty soft life. Anyway, the dealer thinks a rock or something hard hit it, and bent it. I guess I need to pony up, and just pay for it.

Ask to see the dent and go from there. There is a chance it could be bent but they are quite sensitive to anything that would put them out of balance.(driveshafts and dealerships!)

I saw it this morning. It has a golf ball sized dent in it.

I'd check around before paying dealer list, just as a suggestion.

How old was the previous owner? I have seen old people run over anything in their way. LOL. Junkyard here I come,fix that yourself.

Check with your insurance company also.

I saw it this morning. It has a golf ball sized dent in it.

How close to the end where the u-joint was changed is the dent? One of the local dealer ships here has a tech thats awful good at missing and wacking the tube when changing u-joints. Another thing to consider, is it is sometimes possible to straighten and re balance a driveshaft with a minor dent in it, Ive done it for a dealer in my area a couple of times to bail them out of buying there customer a driveshaft. While it is a "questionable practice" if the balance numbers are good when all is said and done then your problem is fixed other than the hideous dent.

[quote=CNY6.5TD;2820988]How close to the end where the u-joint was changed is the dent? One of the local dealer ships here has a tech thats awful good at missing and wacking the tube when changing u-joints. quote]

good point

How close to the end where the u-joint was changed is the dent? One of the local dealer ships here has a tech thats awful good at missing and wacking the tube when changing u-joints. Another thing to consider, is it is sometimes possible to straighten and re balance a driveshaft with a minor dent in it, Ive done it for a dealer in my area a couple of times to bail them out of buying there customer a driveshaft. While it is a "questionable practice" if the balance numbers are good when all is said and done then your problem is fixed other than the hideous dent.


more like a rip-off

more like a rip-off

Whats a rip off?