Clicking Noise in 4WD
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Clicking Noise in 4WD
Noticed while I was out on the trail the other weekend that my Jeep was making a clicking noise while turning. After returning home, I looked to see what could be causing this. It only occurs in 4WD and while turning (both driver and passenger). I would have to assume that its only doing it while turning because there is more stress/binding occurring.
I thought that it was one of the u-joints in the front axle, so I just replaced both today and it's still making the same noise. So, back under the vehicle I went and it seems like the front driveshaft has play in the CV joint by the transfer case, or whatever that joint is called in a stock driveshaft.
Could this potentially be the issue, or do you guys think it could be something else?
It's a 2008 2-Door with a 3" Teraflex lift and 33's. There's no locker in the front, by the way.
I thought that it was one of the u-joints in the front axle, so I just replaced both today and it's still making the same noise. So, back under the vehicle I went and it seems like the front driveshaft has play in the CV joint by the transfer case, or whatever that joint is called in a stock driveshaft.
Could this potentially be the issue, or do you guys think it could be something else?
It's a 2008 2-Door with a 3" Teraflex lift and 33's. There's no locker in the front, by the way.
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That could definitely be it. The Rzeppa joint will click when its gone bad. Usually from the boot getting torn and the grease being thrown out. Normally only hear it in 4WD. There is a rebuild kit out there or time for a new drive shaft
http://www.quadratec.com/products/52302_0013.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/52302_0013.htm
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I don't know what it is; but I've had it happen on 2 new Jeeps, and a new truck as well. Everything checked out just fine, nothing was worn. Both front wheels, sounded like the hubs.
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Any opinions on replacing the Rzeppa joint vs. getting a new driveshaft? I was looking at getting one from Adams, but may be considering replacing that joint.
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If you can pony up for an aftermarket shaft, that's your best bet in my opinion.