popping when turning in 4wd...
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popping when turning in 4wd...
Okay guys I tried to figure out how to upload a recording I used with my iphone to post but cannot figure out how, not really a computer guy...anyway I have googled the issue and so many different things as to what people "say it is" so I want input from the experts! When I drive around normally (2wd) in my jeep I can turn sharp and no noise at all. When I engage 4 wheel drive hi or lo and turn it starts popping and the more gas I give it just turning in circles in a grass field the faster the popping gets. once you straighten back out it goes away. Any thoughts on what might be causing this? Im thinking Ujoints but im no expert. I can send the recording I took via email or text if anyone is interested in helping me out to give their thoughts just PM me. Thanks for all your help.
btw its a 2001 XJ 4.5" lift with 33x12.50s
btw its a 2001 XJ 4.5" lift with 33x12.50s
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You can just try to wiggle the inner shaft while it's on the ground, keep the wheels straight, if they are turned, there would be pressure on them and probably a little bind so it wouldn't act like there was play. You can sometimes tell by just looking at them that they look loose too by the seals on the endcaps.
I mean if it's clicking while turning in 4wd and the ujoints are pretty old, there is a 99% chance it's the ujoints.
I mean if it's clicking while turning in 4wd and the ujoints are pretty old, there is a 99% chance it's the ujoints.
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Lock it in 4x4, jack stands on axles so the tires are able to be spun, when my u joints were bad I could spin the tire probably 6 inches back and forth. A good U joint shouldnt allow the tire to move when its lock in 4x4
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It depends on the transfer case. I had a 242 in my 91. I could put it in 4 all time and leave it in on dry roads. On my 99 with a 231 I only have part time so if I have dry roads I ruin my transfer case. Look up what transfer case you have and research.
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