Northern Virginia Roll Call

axle wrap?

 

When does it clunk? Driving in general? Hit bumps? Any particular speeds?

 

Another pic from that day, trying to get more at some point

 

i was game... lets have 2!

 

Ok so next Tuesday we better have a better turn out since more people can make that

 

Wont be able to make that one either
Wife is working so ill have the kids. Maybe one of these meets will fall on one of her days off.

 

I noticed it first when backing out and into my driveway on the bump there. Can't tell at other speeds.

I doubt it is axle wrap as I didn't touch the axle.

 

What are you doing tomarro? Wanna help me trouble shoot this bad bearing? I cant tell if its front or rear and I don't have access to a lift.

I need to know which one is bad so i can order the part and I'll do all the work.

 

Are there any new modifications on your leaf springs or shocks? If its just bumps and what not, it's most likely suspension. Touching the carrier bearing wouldn't do much but cause vibes if done wrong. Trying pushing down on the immediate right and left sides of your rear bumper hard and see if it makes the noise maybe you can isolate it from there.

 

I'm stock TRD OR Suspension right now, minus my Firestone Air Ride kit.

I'm sure its a bearing, just not sure which one.

 

When I drive, an increasing growl from 0 to infinity.

 

Just put the truck on jack stands put it in drive let the wheels spin an put your hand on the springs you will be able find out which one it is

 

^^ sounds scary LOL

 

my jack stands were stolen. I'll go find some new ones at a good price then.

 

The way I have done it in the past with other vehicles was up on a lift with all 4 wheels running. Then walked under the lift and listened to the vehicles noises. Jack stands are the same thing. Just not as high up. and I wouldnt necessarily go under the vehicle when its running like that.

 

skygear, I can't remember where you're located but I am off all day and tomorrow if you want to swing my way and I can give you hand with finding the problem.

In other news. I fixed the clunk! damn u-bolt nuts, I showed them!

 

Good to hear. Didn't think of that. When we installed my lift I hand tightened the lower shock nuts and forgot to torque them down a few months later I noticed the nuts on the lower shock mounts both sides were gone

 

Nice! yeah, I am free all day. what time is good?

I'll shoot you my contact info later on.

 

haha check out this CL listing!!!
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ptd/3588694686.html

$2499? Are they serious? And the pics arent even what they are selling

 

A rear lift kit for 2500? Ummm no thanks. Those shocks look cheap as hell too