My Driveshaft shop axel had a bad OUTER cv joint that clicked really bad so I ordered a new outer joint from Driveshaft Shop. After racing at the track, on my way home I noticed the car would shake under throttle. I figured that joint **** the bed. So I replaced it. It still shakes under throttle. Something else let go. I am replacing the tie rod bushings, and not that I think it is this, but also the upper ball joints. I also will check the rear motor mount since I havent check that one yet. It seems to me that it is drivetrain though. The only thing left is those inner joints. I dont want to replace them till I know they are bad, so is there any way to check or know if they are bad. thanks

 

Just grab it and move sideways if it has play it is shifting side to side and becoming unbalanced. Did you loose any wheel weights, something else to check
Also check for flat spots or a bubble on the tire.

 

can I bang it back into place better?

 

bump

 

I just pull mine off, disassemble them, clean them up and inspect them. You'll nees a $10 banding tool and some $1 bands to seal the boots back up, plus a pack of CV joint grease.

 

you cant really test the joint, but pull it apart like he said, check the toroids for torqueing, and make sure all the needles are there and not bent, check the splines for torqueing as well, also the inner joint splines. inspect the inboard shaft end for dents on the inside, and excessive wear, the joint should have very little play up and down, but plenty side to side.