Went wheeling, heard a noise..
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Went wheeling, heard a noise..
I was one my way home and decided to take a 30min detour. The trail consisted of alot of small rocks, very bumpy, and I used 4lo and 1st or 2nd gear to be easy on the clutch. Well I would hear a noise that I can best describe as a 2lb metal ball rolling around on top of my skid plate. It sounds like more of a thump that a clang. It only happened about 12 times while on the trail and only when it was bumpy. I dont remember if it happened only when I was on the throttle or not. I have the diff drop installed if that makes any difference in the diagnosis.
Any input is appreciated even if its a "I couldn't tell you what the hell that is."
Any input is appreciated even if its a "I couldn't tell you what the hell that is."
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Did you look on top of the skidplate to see if there were any 2lb metal balls rolling around? Anything else in there that might be making noise - loose shaft, sway bar...? Anything external that makes noise is probably going to leave a mark, so look for anyplace that's rougher or shinier than the rest of the truck.
(Please note that I avoided the all-to-easy jokes about your truck having/needing balls.)
(Please note that I avoided the all-to-easy jokes about your truck having/needing balls.)
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Originally posted by mtnfreak
Please note that I avoided the all-to-easy jokes about your truck having/needing balls.)
Please note that I avoided the all-to-easy jokes about your truck having/needing balls.)
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I would say take off your skid plate, and check to see if anything's loose under there.
edit: It might be really tough so have some pb plaster and maybe a breaker bar handy in case you need it.
edit: It might be really tough so have some pb plaster and maybe a breaker bar handy in case you need it.
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Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
I would say take off your skid plate, and check to see if anything's loose under there.
edit: It might be really tough so have some pb plaster and maybe a breaker bar handy in case you need it.
I would say take off your skid plate, and check to see if anything's loose under there.
edit: It might be really tough so have some pb plaster and maybe a breaker bar handy in case you need it.
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