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Gear selector rattle/clunking below?

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Old 02-15-2017, 10:29 AM
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Default Gear selector rattle/clunking below?

I've searched high and low to try to resolve this but it appears my exhaust hangars are fine and there doesn't appear to be any contact from what I can see;

I recorded this clip to see if anyone could shine some light on this. The issue started after I changed the transmission and motor mounts. For what it's worth, sitting with the truck off as it cools I heard the noise. Sounds like an exhaust issue? I just can't seem to locate it.


Thank you!!!

Also- how difficult will the selector indicator be to replace? Mine decided to break during diagnosis of this.

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There's no link to a sound file or video.
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Click on the link - it sends you to the video


OP. It sounds like a rattle - does it sound "rotational" meaning it gets louder the faster you rev the motor or wheels turn, or vibrational - like the more vibrations in the chassis the louder the sound gets?

I was going to say it could be your 4x4 linkage rattling but you have a 2wd (there is a plastic bushing in the 4x4 linkage that can degrade)
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Thanks Pete we don't need that.

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