Bad clunk in 4wd
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Year: 87
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 banger
Bad clunk in 4wd
Ive developed a bad clunking noise after wheeling, sounds like its coming from right under my feet. First guess was a U-joint, but when I checked them they all seem nice and tight, but the slip joint seems to have a little bit of play, I'm talking 1/16th" at most, is this normal? Also I noticed the front output shaft seal on the T-case is leaking a slight bit. Already plan on replacing that, But anymore ideas? I wouldnt think the slip joint having a lil play wouldnt make that big of a noise, It literally sounds like someone banging a hammer by my feet.
More info- 87 cherokee, 4cyl, AW4, NP231, d30 front, d35 rear.
More info- 87 cherokee, 4cyl, AW4, NP231, d30 front, d35 rear.
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Year: 87
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102k for mileage. 98k granny driven until I bought it, and 4k getting the snot wheeled out of it since I bought it.
No idea what happened in the meantime, but now the clunk is gone. How much of a PITA is changing out the chain/rebuilding the T-case? If its a headache i just might wait for it to blow completely... Ive been looking for a reason to ditch the 2.5L drivetrain and swap a 4.0 in. even with 4.10s the 2.5 is struggling with 31's, and im going to lift and go bigger this summer.
No idea what happened in the meantime, but now the clunk is gone. How much of a PITA is changing out the chain/rebuilding the T-case? If its a headache i just might wait for it to blow completely... Ive been looking for a reason to ditch the 2.5L drivetrain and swap a 4.0 in. even with 4.10s the 2.5 is struggling with 31's, and im going to lift and go bigger this summer.
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