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Clicking/binding noise up front ONLY in 4wd

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Old 08-26-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Devil

It used to only be at full lock now it's getting worse.....i was thinking it was the universal joints but wasn't sure
Mine does it at full lock only
Old 08-27-2013, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO
Mine does it at full lock only
I'm thinking some of the roller bearings are gone in my u joints....Well only one way to find out....replace em
Old 08-31-2013, 05:14 PM
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It could be bad wheel bearings, mine made weird noises on and off till they failed and were noisy all the time, did mine at 65,000 km
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I got 55k so I'll check that next
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Yeah I have 70k but got it with 44k so I think I need to replace mine as well
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Per your profile you have a 4" lift with stock drivetrain. Your DS's only have so much time before they fail. I would definitely be checking your DS U joints as well. Can you get someone to cycle the steering while you get up front to see if you can isolate the sound?
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Had someone do this already....Maybe like a month ago now tho :-\ We thought it was my LOOSE track bar. We tightened it up and it got rid of the sound for maybe a quarter mile. It don't make the sound just going straight. If it were on the DS it would make the noise all the time. But I do need to replace my DS cuz their still stock but. I don't have anyone near me to help either. When I get some extra cash I'll have to take it to the dealer. Till then I guess no wheeling for me.
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Found the noise is coming from the front drive shaft where it enters the transfer case.... No grease in that joint....

Anyone got a 1310 or 50 shaft for sale?

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Originally Posted by Jersey_Devil
Had someone do this already....Maybe like a month ago now tho :-\ We thought it was my LOOSE track bar. We tightened it up and it got rid of the sound for maybe a quarter mile. It don't make the sound just going straight. If it were on the DS it would make the noise all the time. But I do need to replace my DS cuz their still stock but. I don't have anyone near me to help either. When I get some extra cash I'll have to take it to the dealer. Till then I guess no wheeling for me.
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From what it sounds, it can be the u-joint. I also suggest tightening the driveshaft hub nut on the side making the noise. Its doesn't cost anything and might be the fix


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