okay so i finally got my steering from jr yesterday and after i tapered out the pitman i put it on. that was the last thing i was waiting on cause i got my drivelines last week and i got my spacers on too.
so i go to drive it for the 1st time in a year and it makes this popping sound. it did this last year, it is a loud pop that comes from the frontend. i figured it was my d30 being gay and i got rid of that axle so i figured my problems were over. well i need to investigate it more, but it is as follows...
it mainly happens in 4wd, i have only heard it once in 2wheel,
it sounds like it might be in the t-case, like the chain is loose or something but it didn't seem that way when i installed my teralow, it happens more when i am turning, but it does it every now and then regardless of whether or not the wheels are turned. it is a loud and harsh noise and vibe... it really clunks i am telling you. it cannot be the axle, since it has a new gear set and is not the previous axle. it happens most when the hubs are in fact locked.
sorry i used so a sloppy format for providing the information, but i am thinking as i type.
my dad thinks it is my steering box, and that would sort of make sense because there is more strain on the box when in 4wd then 2wd that would explain why it does it in 4wd.
i need to investigate it more, i think i am going to hang onto the front of my jeep while a friend drags me around and i will listen next to the gear box.
oh yeah, the jeep is so huge and badass to drive, regardless of the problems i still have... it rides so bumpy without shocks and with brand new springs (and leafs up front)... i need to work on that. and my brakes are all soft even though i bled them twice! i need to install my centerforce also... but it is a BIG JEEP! i will add some pics later, right now i am going to drive it around my circle like a million times.
thanks for any help you can provide,
nate
so i go to drive it for the 1st time in a year and it makes this popping sound. it did this last year, it is a loud pop that comes from the frontend. i figured it was my d30 being gay and i got rid of that axle so i figured my problems were over. well i need to investigate it more, but it is as follows...
it mainly happens in 4wd, i have only heard it once in 2wheel,
it sounds like it might be in the t-case, like the chain is loose or something but it didn't seem that way when i installed my teralow, it happens more when i am turning, but it does it every now and then regardless of whether or not the wheels are turned. it is a loud and harsh noise and vibe... it really clunks i am telling you. it cannot be the axle, since it has a new gear set and is not the previous axle. it happens most when the hubs are in fact locked.
sorry i used so a sloppy format for providing the information, but i am thinking as i type.
my dad thinks it is my steering box, and that would sort of make sense because there is more strain on the box when in 4wd then 2wd that would explain why it does it in 4wd.
i need to investigate it more, i think i am going to hang onto the front of my jeep while a friend drags me around and i will listen next to the gear box.
oh yeah, the jeep is so huge and badass to drive, regardless of the problems i still have... it rides so bumpy without shocks and with brand new springs (and leafs up front)... i need to work on that. and my brakes are all soft even though i bled them twice! i need to install my centerforce also... but it is a BIG JEEP! i will add some pics later, right now i am going to drive it around my circle like a million times.
thanks for any help you can provide,
nate