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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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i was driving home from the meet and noticed it sounded like a rattle sound or like a lose chain sound well i noticed up hills it dont do it but flat hills it dose well today i went under and moved the front shaft and it makeing sound from the front axle anyideas it full of oil so i have no clue
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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So you shook your front driveshaft and i rattles? Check the u-joints
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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not the shaft but inside the front diff it like it has a inch of movement
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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gear oil is cheap... Pull the cover off the diff and check your ring and pinion for wear patterns. Also have someone move the wheels while you observe. x2 on checking u-joints
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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Just a guess here, but I've replaced drive chains in the NP231 transfer cases for stretching. A streched chain can make all kinds of unusual noises.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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i had the same prob. i replaced my u joints.
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