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front diff #831599 08/19/07 06:27 PM
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kc85 Offline OP
Need a Spot
i put a third member with 5.29 gears and aussie locker in front end and with hubs locked i can hear the gears when driving,then when shift into 4wd the sound goes away.i had a local shop setup the gears and locker and it all looked alright. any ideas why it does this would be helpful before i pull it all apart,thanks

Re: front diff [Re: kc85] #831600 08/19/07 06:44 PM
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lethe Offline
Wheeler
what kind of gears are they? some gears are noiseier then others. as to why the sound would go away in 4wd im not sure.


87' ext cab toy
Re: front diff [Re: kc85] #831601 08/19/07 07:34 PM
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kc85 Offline OP
Need a Spot
they are geniune gear,i know their cheap but its what i could aford. i have used them in two other rearends with with no problems but never in front.

Re: front diff [Re: kc85] #831602 08/20/07 12:17 PM
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ovrrdrive Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Without the drive engaged aren't you riding on the coast side of the gears?

Sounds like a setup issue to me. Hopefully Zuk will be along shortly. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Re: front diff [Re: kc85] #831603 08/20/07 09:54 PM
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kc85 Offline OP
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i think your right. jacked up truck,locked hubs spin tire foward i can hear the gears, spin it backwards no sound.


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