Lol! Ya figured u-joints might be the culprit. But you know how it is Beast, fearing the worse had me second guessing myself. Just that in the past I'd typically find some play/wiggle in them. That said, I'll be dragging my butt under the car after work one night this week after work to get them pull off. Keeping them fingers crossed that's it's just the ujoints brother!
Be well
Pat