Another problem!!(klankin sound in 4wd)-Front Driveshaft

KJ in CO · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:06 pm **Posts:** 346

On top of all the other issues my kj and I have been having... I went out to do a lil four wheelin in town today, just over a few hills in a feild behind some local businesses. When I started to notice a klanking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. I am not sure what this could possibly be. I only went up and over a couple small hills that were all dirt w/ only small dips. I am not sure what it could be?? If I sped up, the klanking would speed up. It kinda seemed like it was worse when i turned the wheel as well. So, I drove home in two wheel drive and tried it again once I got home. Made the same sound but seemed a little louder :shock:

! Intresting thing is, I took it to the carwash to get the lil bit of mud off and take a look at the under carriage. Everything looked fine and front drive shaft seemed tight, a lil play but nothing I would expect out of the ordinary. So, I sprayed the dang thing for like ten minutes to get the undercarriage squeeky clean. Once again I put the vehicle in 4wd and drove it around the parking lot. This time I barely noticed any sound whatsoever

... I decided to drive home in 4wd p/t. Barely any sound still, I could faintly hear the sound while turning and starting off at the light(only once in a while.) What the heck is going on with my jeep??? I can't go a couple days in a row without some kind of EXPERIENCE. It's beginning to drive me crazy. It just seems so hard to diagnose these knds of things myself and too expensive to take to the stealership!
Thanks for all your help.
Hopefully one day I can safely hit the trail??

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu May 07, 2009 12:04 am

I take it the roads are covered in snow for you to drive home in 4pt? Or were you on a gravel road?

If you drive around in 4pt a lot there are tons of things that could of been worn out.

Clicking is often times a CV joint.

Did you check the boot on the front drive shaft(both of them)?

KJ in CO · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:06 pm **Posts:** 346

No snow, the carwash is about a mile from the house with a couple turns. I just wanted to see if it would continue to make the noise so I could better identify.. I will check these boots out a little bit better this afternoon. I have been reading all these posts and kinda got a good idea to look for.. I was hoping it's not the transfer case :roll:

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Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu May 07, 2009 10:31 am

Yeah, check the boot right at the transfer case on the drive shaft. That seems to be the one that goes bad and lets in junk.

Dont be driving on black top in 4pt anymore.

stumpjumper_09 · **Posted:** Thu May 07, 2009 11:04 am

Make sure you check the rear boot on the front drive shaft. When mine was starting to go it didn't make noise until it got warmed up. just a suggestion.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Thu May 07, 2009 1:30 pm

This sounds like a problem I had very often when I was lifted.
My Drivers side CV at the sheel hub would break at about every 3-5k miles.

That clunking noise you are hearing is most likely your CV half shaft. And when you turn the wheel you seem to hear it more. That's what mine did all the time!

Another CV half shaft to the KJ parts god

KJ in CO · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:06 pm **Posts:** 346

Jeep Dawg wrote:

This sounds like a problem I had very often when I was lifted.
My Drivers side CV at the sheel hub would break at about every 3-5k miles.

That clunking noise you are hearing is most likely your CV half shaft. And when you turn the wheel you seem to hear it more. That's what mine did all the time!

Another CV half shaft to the KJ parts god

I looked at it a little more today, the sound, i would describe as a "Tink"ing sound. It doesn't have a good consistancy. For example, if I drive it around the parking lot in 4wd pt, I can go straight and take turns without it happening.. Then it will happen, then it won't. It seems like it does not matter whether it's warm or not. I would think that something is loose, but I cannot find anything loose??

I do have a power steering leak, which will leave a small puddle on ground when left for couple of hours.. Would that put stress on the power steering and cause a "tink"ing noise? I have been keeping the fluid at a decent level as well...
:?:

timmyb457 · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2009 2:17 am

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Dont be driving on black top in 4pt anymore.

x2

trailman · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2009 3:18 am

You pretty much described to a T what my front drive shaft was sounding like before it roasted completely. That would be my guess.

phluffhead · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2009 6:05 am

could it be the sound only comes --part time? like when under stress and the wheels are tripped to turn, cv then?

KJ in CO · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:06 pm **Posts:** 346

Yikes, it all sounds horrible... Shouldn't have spent my all my money on tires and tow hooks :roll:

. Well, I will tear into it this weekend. Crossing my fingers that it's just a quick fix. Thanks for all the help!!!

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2009 9:25 am

If its the front DS and you are not able to get a new one just take it out till you can get one.. Just dont put it in 4wd at all..

KJ in CO · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:06 pm **Posts:** 346

turned out to be the front driveshaft... Whats the best option in replacing this? I seen there is a few ppl that have done u-joint style front driveshafts. Is that the best way to go? Whats the most affordable?
I just had to replace a p/s pump, water pump and my funds are runnin low

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Guest · **Posted:** Tue May 12, 2009 1:50 am

Most economical option, if it is indeed the front driveshaft, is to have the rear joint replaced by a driveshaft shop. Most do it for about $150. Cheaper in the long run than dropping $100 on a used one.

Haole · **Joined:** Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:56 am **Posts:** 41

for sure... get a drive shaft shop to change out the T-case connection to a U-joint style. get rid of that small CV joint there. its crap. and will blow that boot repeatedly when offroading. there is no slop there, no play. that small boot ruin a new shaft over and over. the drive shaft shop and U-joint approach will be cheaper than a new shaft from chrysler to begin with. it will be a better connection and less prone to problems overall. if your going to offroad your jeep, get away from that stock DS connection. switch it over. you will save gobbs of money and hassle. imo. and you'll have peace of mind to offroad your jeep at will until you find the next weak link. LMAO

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