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Author:  andersonbc [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Strange noise while wheeling

A couple of weeks ago I heard a scary noise while go over some huge mogels at an ORV park. Right about when my rear axle was completely extended on one side (and stuffed on the other) I heard a scary ratcheting noise when I tried to continue forward. I wheeled pretty hard after that and the noise did not come back. Everything has seemed fine ever since. Any ideas on what that might be?

I think I have a video of it at home I can upload if anyone feels like diagnosing...

Author:  dirtykj [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Strange noise while wheeling

andersonbc wrote:
A couple of weeks ago I heard a scary noise while go over some huge mogels at an ORV park. Right about when my rear axle was completely extended on one side (and stuffed on the other) I heard a scary ratcheting noise when I tried to continue forward. I wheeled pretty hard after that and the noise did not come back. Everything has seemed fine ever since. Any ideas on what that might be?

I think I have a video of it at home I can upload if anyone feels like diagnosing...


Your wheel was stuffed. Could it be the noise of the tire rubbing against the wheel well? I've scratched the paint off of that area and so have others .... When my front tires rub the front air dam, it sounded pretty nasty, too.

Author:  02LIBRT [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Strange noise while wheeling

andersonbc wrote:
A couple of weeks ago I heard a scary noise while go over some huge mogels at an ORV park. Right about when my rear axle was completely extended on one side (and stuffed on the other) I heard a scary ratcheting noise when I tried to continue forward. I wheeled pretty hard after that and the noise did not come back. Everything has seemed fine ever since. Any ideas on what that might be?

I think I have a video of it at home I can upload if anyone feels like diagnosing...


Was the (left) driver side rear wheel stuffed? Mine if pretty loud on that side as well. It rubs on the 'bubble' for the fuel filler neck. Take a look in the wheel well and see if it is marked.

Later,
J

Author:  lilmatty [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:52 pm ]
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I hear it all the time when I'm fully flexed in back. Figured its just everything stretching out. Springs.

Author:  dirtykj [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:06 pm ]
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Is there an echo in here ... in here ... in here ...

Author:  andersonbc [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:44 pm ]
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Thanks for the replies ... I'm going to post that video tonight and check out everything that was suggested.

Author:  andersonbc [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 5:54 pm ]
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Here it is

It is only about 1/2 meg so it should be a quick download. The sound is very noticeable in the video. Wasn't near that loud in reality/person...

Author:  tcas1355 [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  ouch

It doesnt sound that healthy.

Author:  KJTX [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:18 pm ]
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I'm definitely no expert but it sounds like your tire(s) rubbing against something.

Author:  DoverKJ [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:23 pm ]
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KJTX wrote:
I'm definitely no expert but it sounds like your tire(s) rubbing against something.


I agree, sounds like the tire rubbing the other fender well

Author:  lilmatty [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:47 pm ]
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You have a limited slip? Sounds like it was trying to do its thing.

Author:  02LIBRT [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:55 pm ]
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Were you in 4wd? 4 lo?

It is similar to what I have heard in the past but I noticed that your front left tire was not moving. Hmmmm... Was the front right spinning? :shock:

Author:  andersonbc [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:00 pm ]
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Yeah, the front right was spinning. I was in 4High. I can't figure out what it was. Shortly after that I went down a pretty wicked trail with no problems.

Author:  02LIBRT [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:13 pm ]
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Yeah, then I am going to say tire on the plastic inner fender.

My track-lock never made a sound like that.

Later,
J

Author:  priell3 [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:22 pm ]
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Might even be the tread of that left rear tire slapping against something beneath it as it spins.

Author:  Tokyojoe [ Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:44 pm ]
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Well, while you guys are saying it COULD be the tire rubbing the inside, the only thing to do is go LOOK up in the well area and see if there are scratches.

Do says I. Talk, do not.

Author:  RespectMyLibertay [ Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:21 pm ]
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Tokyojoe wrote:
Well, while you guys are saying it COULD be the tire rubbing the inside, the only thing to do is go LOOK up in the well area and see if there are scratches.

Do says I. Talk, do not.


Wise this counsel is. Check the well area you must.

Author:  Sapien [ Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:34 pm ]
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ouch, sounds painful... Luckily I haven't heard that noise from my car yet...

Author:  andersonbc [ Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:46 pm ]
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Well, I can't find any tell-tale marks in the wells. I guess I won't figure this one until it happens again or somethine breaks :)

Author:  itsajeepthing [ Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:57 pm ]
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I've heard this a number of times when one side is stuffed really hard. I think its coming from the axle or the diff. This one sounds similar, but the wheels are not spinning as quickly so its slower sounding....http://ca.geocities.com/itsajeepthing@rogers.com/don_at_tipover.wmv

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p.s. this is not my video - its one of the many that the good folks here make available for everyone to see 8) I think it was filmed last year at Moab?

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