Hey Guys,
I am new to sign up to the forum though I have been searching daily for the last few months since Ive owned my 80.
A little background- About 2 months ago I traded a 95 Tacoma 4x4 4cyl 5-speed for a 1996 Landcruiser as I needed something that could tow. I love the Landcruiser as it has everything I need in a truck.
The LC has 266k and seems the previous owner did not stay up with maintenance.
I am currently in the process of baselining, but this front end whine is driving me nuts.
The whine is definetly dependent on wheel speed. At low speeds it is not very noticeable, but once I get to ~45mph it gets loud and stays loud up until about 65mph and then quiets down a little but does not go away.
After searching this forum I removed the front DS and the noise disappeared. Great its coming from the frontend!
I replaced the U joints (moog...I know...) on the DS as the rear one had slight play. The noise is still there.
Next I tore down the front knuckles as they were leaking. I noticed that on the PS knuckle that water must have gotten in and all parts on the ps (spindle, birf spline, driveplate) all had deep pits and rust. Also the DS birf was clicking and both axles had deep grooves on the sealing surface. While rebuilding I installed new OEM spindles( w/ bearings), Driveplates and 24 spline Longfield axles on both sides. Noise is still there.
I know that there are only a few other issues it could be at this point. My thoughts are either the front diff ( pinion bearing), Driveshaft slip yolk or cheap u joints, front bearing on transfer case.
I am just hoping someone could suggest where to start next? I would rather not just replace everything.
My $$$ is really starting to feel it.
Thank you for your help
Vince
I am new to sign up to the forum though I have been searching daily for the last few months since Ive owned my 80.
A little background- About 2 months ago I traded a 95 Tacoma 4x4 4cyl 5-speed for a 1996 Landcruiser as I needed something that could tow. I love the Landcruiser as it has everything I need in a truck.
The LC has 266k and seems the previous owner did not stay up with maintenance.
I am currently in the process of baselining, but this front end whine is driving me nuts.
The whine is definetly dependent on wheel speed. At low speeds it is not very noticeable, but once I get to ~45mph it gets loud and stays loud up until about 65mph and then quiets down a little but does not go away.
After searching this forum I removed the front DS and the noise disappeared. Great its coming from the frontend!
I replaced the U joints (moog...I know...) on the DS as the rear one had slight play. The noise is still there.
Next I tore down the front knuckles as they were leaking. I noticed that on the PS knuckle that water must have gotten in and all parts on the ps (spindle, birf spline, driveplate) all had deep pits and rust. Also the DS birf was clicking and both axles had deep grooves on the sealing surface. While rebuilding I installed new OEM spindles( w/ bearings), Driveplates and 24 spline Longfield axles on both sides. Noise is still there.
I know that there are only a few other issues it could be at this point. My thoughts are either the front diff ( pinion bearing), Driveshaft slip yolk or cheap u joints, front bearing on transfer case.
I am just hoping someone could suggest where to start next? I would rather not just replace everything.
My $$$ is really starting to feel it.
Thank you for your help
Vince