Hi All,
I jumped over from the FJ40 site to ask a question about my 93 truck. It's a V-6 5 speed with 32" tires and 4" lift. It just turned 200k a few months ago.
The problem is that for a while now when I shift into 5th gear a low growling/vibration type sound comes from what sounds like the rear diff. When I push the clutch pedal in the noise stops. It is only in 5th gear, no other. I put a centerforce dual friction clutch in many years ago (probably around 120k) but other than that no work has been done in the drivetrain that I know of (I bought it with 76k on it). There is no play in the rear driveline or pinion. My first thought was the rear diff, but wouldn't the sound be audible most all of the time? Perhaps some bearing in the tranny for 5th gear? Anyone that may have had a similar experience please help. This is my daily driver and I would prefer to fix the problem before it gets $$$$$$. Hopefully someone can give me a direction to head in. Thanks in advance!
Eric
I jumped over from the FJ40 site to ask a question about my 93 truck. It's a V-6 5 speed with 32" tires and 4" lift. It just turned 200k a few months ago.
The problem is that for a while now when I shift into 5th gear a low growling/vibration type sound comes from what sounds like the rear diff. When I push the clutch pedal in the noise stops. It is only in 5th gear, no other. I put a centerforce dual friction clutch in many years ago (probably around 120k) but other than that no work has been done in the drivetrain that I know of (I bought it with 76k on it). There is no play in the rear driveline or pinion. My first thought was the rear diff, but wouldn't the sound be audible most all of the time? Perhaps some bearing in the tranny for 5th gear? Anyone that may have had a similar experience please help. This is my daily driver and I would prefer to fix the problem before it gets $$$$$$. Hopefully someone can give me a direction to head in. Thanks in advance!
Eric