2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 4x4 Woes!

[BDR]

Hey All~

Well the roads were a little slick after a snow. So I put it in four high, and about after a minute I could hear a roar kind of noise coming from the front end. I could also feel it through the floor board. I have no idea what it could be. Any ideas, thoughts, or suggestions would be great. Thanks

 

[BDR]

Thoughts? Anybody?

 

[DCreed]

check fluids (diff/transfer) and u joints, they are the usual culprits.

 

[VHolloway]

if the u joints are bad how will you know

and what will it do to the truck

 

[rjrkihap]

Hi



My experience with U Joints going bad is that they will whine or make a grinding noise which will increase with an increase in speed.



Ron

 

[DCreed]

should be no more than a very minimal amount of play in any direction, if it seems "loose" replace it. Bad joints at the least will howl/vibrate, at worst break, bind, or wear out other associated parts. a dropped front shaft has the potential to hit the trans or oil pan or other and also break transfercase. enough scary talk!