Factory CV joints or factory U-joints? I ask because what do the CV joints have to do with replacing the driveshaft? Inquiring minds need to know this sheet.
I guess I am referring to the U joint on the drive shaft.
My last driveshaft replacement the u joints were seized up on it also. But it did get quieter with the SATV driveshaft.
The front diff has a different gear ratio than the rear, not much but it is different, IIRC the front ring has 1 more tooth, might be the other way around. I've found that the growl could be eliminated by adjusting tire pressure, I run the fronts about 2 psi higher than the rear.
Fwiw: that's been done 'forever' in 4wd vehicles - something about engineers want the front end pulling the rear, they don't want the rear pushing the front. It's why you should never run in 4wd on pavement, you'll bind up the driveline to the point of failure.
4500 miles on mine, could probably go another k maybe. Started hearing chatter on the road above 35 mph, felt a little play in front shaft. Honda warranty is covering it currently (in shop). If satv had one for a 4 seater may have considered it.
Make sure you have all the speed sensor plugs got plugged back in. Ours was on after also and it was the speed sensor connector on top that is harder to get to that was the problem.
