Something is busted, tell me what ya think (1 Viewer)

[cruiserhunter]

Was about to order the sliders when this happened. Strange grinding noise from front end when coasting.
I posted in the main FJ60 forum here

https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-...-noise-front-end-please-help.html#post5261352

Let me know what you think. I am holding off getting the sliders until monday for fear that this is crazy expensive.

Thanks y'all,
Patrick

 

[4rnr]

Could be a few things.

*ASSUMING THIS NOISE ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE HUBS ARE LOCKED AND IN 4WD*

I would start easy.

Drop the drive shaft and check the u-joints
Then check the front t-case out-put for play
Then check the pinion flange for play
Make sure the 30mm stake nuts are tight at both the pinion and the t-case output.
Turn the pinion and feel for anything wierd. (though most differential failures cant be felt by hand.)

If all turns out.

Start at the wheels
Make sure the hub bearings are good.
Make sure the wheel bearing pre-load nuts are tight.
Make sure the wheel bearings are good.

Then

Drop the differential and check the bearings and ring and pinion.
My bet is U-joint, or (sad to say) it sounds like typical ring and pinion failure noise, maybe cracked or chipped teeth.

Bottom line: None of it is expensive or difficult.

 

[PhilC64]

I'm available Sunday afternoon and all day Monday if you need a hand.

 

[cruiserhunter]

Got in last night pretty late and was too cold to try anything thanks for the help and the offer of services... much appreciated....
Work til 8 tonight, work 24hrs shift wed to thurs, work thirty hr shift of friday/Sat

Not too much time to play with her. I emailed scott and he said to bring her over for the tech day...

Still not too sure if i want to get the sliders and try to get those done too?? I am afraid whatever is wrong with my frontend will take forever and i don't want to monoplize tech day.

Hopefully see y'all there,
Patrick

 

[BAMF_CT2004]

i don't want to monoplize tech day.

better you than phil

 

[PhilC64]

better you than phil

I've never had any of my junk worked on during any tech day. I've only offered to help out. So much for swapping a guy's rear springs while he was out getting lunch.