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Old 08-14-2007, 10:01 PM
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clicking sound on hi 4 and lo 4...

just tired my hi and lo... both makes clicking sounds when driving... any idea what causes that sound?
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bad cv joints ?
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Well, in 4HI or 4LO... the front DS starts to spin.

Maybe that's what is clicking.

Do you have auto or manual hubs? If manual, the front axles will start to spin in 4HI or 4LO whether the hubs are locked or not.

Maybe that's what is clicking.
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92 v6 manual. locked the hubs... put it in 4hi and lo drove around the block.. all i hear is clicking...
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Try it in 4HI... but with hubs unlocked.

Then try it in 2HI... but with the hubs locked.

What happens? When does it click?
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U-joint.
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Do you have a front locker? I bet not.

So I say CV joint.

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Originally Posted by yota yota yota
92 v6 manual. locked the hubs... put it in 4hi and lo drove around the block.. all i hear is clicking...
Not a good idea on dry pavement.
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Is the sound a ratchet When accellerating, and decellerating, or going around a corner, or when you first start out, or when coming to a stop or just constant? All of these can be different problems. Maybe u have a front locker and dont know(going around corners) cv's (any speed in 4wheel drive), When starting out or coming to a stop(U-joints). Easyest way is to go to an alignment shop, get a free estimate on whats wrong.

But you should never drive in 4WD Hi or low on pavment.
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Originally Posted by runethechamp
Not a good idea on dry pavement.
Originally Posted by premirrider
But you should never drive in 4WD Hi or low on pavment.
I used to do it all the time just to keep the system lubricated.

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