Since I put my swampers on I noticed a sound coming from the rear end that has gotten worse. When applying gas to it it doesn't do it. when I let off the gas and coast I can hear this "ting ting ting" noise coming from it sounds like the 3rd member. Could this be a broken ring or pinion gear or maybe a missing tooth? If so where can I get 3rd members already put together if this is the case?

 

anyone?

 

ting ting ting... is that a metallic clank? it could be anythign really.... side gears, pinion gear, ring gear, bearings, are most likely... pretty much everywhere sells third members already set up with gears... look in the for sale section on here and on marlins buliten board for cheap deals, otherwise its quite expensive....

 

thanks jim....do you have the link to marlins board?

 

its the bulletin board off www.marlincrawler.com

 

thanks!

 

Found problem...passenger side rear shock....nut and bushing missing from the vibration of the swampers. replaced...no noise...thank god it wasn't ring and pinion....but i am looking forward to a locker though!