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Old 06-16-2013, 03:08 AM
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Hi guys,

I did my 100000kms service the other day and the stealer told me my front propeller is leaking (coz I lifted my jeep is the reason for him again)
It's only a 2.5" lift I don't see any oil leak from it but I notice a clacking sound coming from the front when in idle, I did read that my lift doesn't really coz that much and a change is for 3" or more... Sounds like a old spinning fan ... Any ideas?
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Leaking what? If so let it leak until the part dies. What is the dealer going to do to correct it? Put in the same original part? NOT.....go for an upgrade at the same price.
But to the 2.5" lift issue. Had situations where a lift ended up a lot a lot higher than posted. Compare your vehicle to a stock one to be certain.
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oops duplicate entry

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You can get an after market for a lot less than for a OEM
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Check the heat shield on your exhaust pipe where it crosses over, mine had a weld fail and sounded like that and was really bad under acceleration. I used a hose clamp on mine a few years ago and it had not been a problem since!
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Originally Posted by Omani2010
Hi guys,

I did my 100000kms service the other day and the stealer told me my front propeller is leaking (coz I lifted my jeep is the reason for him again)
It's only a 2.5" lift I don't see any oil leak from it but I notice a clacking sound coming from the front when in idle, I did read that my lift doesn't really coz that much and a change is for 3" or more... Sounds like a old spinning fan ... Any ideas?
Sounds like you ripped the driveshaft boot. The whole 2.5" lift won't cause a driveshaft failure is BS. It's happens
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Thanks for the input guys ill look into it and see what's up got a few exams coming up at work so don't really have the time for my jeep

Once I'm done with it I will see
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution

Sounds like you ripped the driveshaft boot. The whole 2.5" lift won't cause a driveshaft failure is BS. It's happens
I figured they use this reason for freaking everything ... I'm going to look into what u said ill keep u posted thanks again
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Originally Posted by Shearlow
Check the heat shield on your exhaust pipe where it crosses over, mine had a weld fail and sounded like that and was really bad under acceleration. I used a hose clamp on mine a few years ago and it had not been a problem since!
Had look in to this already it was fine thanks for the input bro
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Originally Posted by familytime
You can get an after market for a lot less than for a OEM
Yes thinking of going this way if I really find the problem most probably USA alloy or teraflex



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