Hi.

i searched couldned find much help.. so i have a noise it only happens in 4wd.. i can unlock my hubs turn the 4wd on and i still get the noise... its a squeek or grind kinda like worn brakes or some metal to metal...


from my searching all i can think of is the spindle bushings?? or do you think the front drive shaft?? the brakes are new and its been fine all winter... dont get anynoise in 2wd and if i press the button to go from 4wd to 2wd i can hear the noise stop...

 

Probably one of the t2wo. How to tell which one? One way is to unbolt the front drive shaft then lock the front hubs and if the noise remains, is is not the drive shaft.

 

if its the drive shaft i assume its a u joint.. can u tell by looking if the u joint is gone?? will there be play if i tug it??

cause i have to drive it for a few days atleast in 2wd before i got a chance to look at it..

 

Yes, the joint will either feel overly tight or overly loose (like sloppy) or will feel gritty when moving.

 

Might check the pinion dust shield. mines tweaked and makes a little noise when i put it in 4wd

 

the noise also seems to be more so when i let off the gas .not when i giving it power

 

hi mate did u find out wat the grinding noise was in the end? im having wat sounds like the same problem and iv just had the gearbox, transfer, diff rebuilt and also a new drive shaft but still the noise is there. any feedback u guys may have would be greatly appreciated. pat