problem solved: bad U-joints

On my LRT, I was experiencing what felt as if, in intervals, someone was lightly putting pressure on the brakes as I drove..but mostly only felt it when at a constant speed. Naturally... rotating assembly in the motor, bad transmission or rear gears came to mind. (Native Pittsburgh people only think the worst of every situation). I started with turning rotors, checking wheel bearings, repacking and so on. Long story short, I saw grease/oil flinging on the underside but at first thought rear trans seal. As I'm approaching a weekend road trip out of state I decided to go with my gut and replace both U-joints even though no sign of vibration or wobbly drive shaft. Problem solved! Apparently the feeling I explained was the rotating of a bad U-joint or two. To my Mopar bretheren out there: here's the advice I don't always follow: Check the simpler, most obvious things first and don't over think every problem like I do! Good luck. (ps: do you Like how the Mrs. gets in there and enjoys getting her hands dirty too??!!)
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