Mystery Noise??? (1 Viewer)

[Richfj60]

Hey all,
Driving my FJ62 home from work the first time tonight and heard a clanging noise that corresponded to a rotating something. Pulled over and looked underneath and didn't see any loose u-joints or anything hanging down. Started off and noise returned. Pulled over and put it in reverse, backed up, and didn't hear the noise anymore- although it was only a mile at 35 mph at that point. Any idea what I should check? We drove it home 3000 miles and while there were other surprises, this was not one of them.

 

[Seth S]

Rock in brake or a dust shield? Hard to hear it from here

 

[php74]

See if it corresponds with rpms? Wheel rotation speed? If it happens while coasting in nuetral? Etc ..at least you’ll narrow down where to look from there a little. Good luck!

 

[65swb45]

torque converter cover? Pinion flange dust deflector?

 

[Richfj60]

See if it corresponds with rpms? Wheel rotation speed? If it happens while coasting in nuetral? Etc ..at least you’ll narrow down where to look from there a little. Good luck!

It does correspond with speed. Going to try messing with it tomorrow, feeling defeated tonight. It sounds like the front right wheel, which corresponds with the brake issue I am having. More tomorrow. Appreciate the responses.

 

[Richfj60]

Rock in brake or a dust shield? Hard to hear it from here

You can't hear it all the way in Vermont?? I thought it was loud. lol I don't think its a rock, and the dust shield is in place. Gonna take the wheel off in the morning.

 

[Richfj60]

Ok, mystery solved...I think. I took the wheel off yesterday and looked around. Everything looked good. However, when I put the wheel back on, I noticed that the hub was slightly off of "free". Like 1/4". Turned it back to Free and no more noise. The other wheel hub was still in the Free position. I'm gonna go with that.

 

[65swb45]

If your axleshaft was the source of that noise, you’d better get in to it pronto. A grenading birfield cage can lock up your steering. That is something I have personal experience with!