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Old 01-28-2010 | 02:34 PM
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I got an embarassing clicking noise coming from all (?) 4 wheels. I can hear it when I drive windows down near walls which will echo the sound. I had a garage checking the drivetrain and the geared hubs but they couldn't find it.
Also when I go slow speed and have to break the front wheels go into a stuttering mode chopping over the ground.
Could there be something wrong with the ABS function?
I also suspect the fork joint going into the geared hubs which are hidden under a plastic sleeve to be making the noise.
Has anybody of you come across this problem??
 
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Old 01-28-2010 | 02:58 PM
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what kind of wheels do you have? aluminum with the cap for the ctis?

if so, i would check to see if there is dirt under the cap. that could be the cause of the noise

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Old 01-28-2010 | 03:08 PM
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Yep, Alu with caps.
This was the first thing I checked.
 
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Old 01-28-2010 | 03:46 PM
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Could be caused from everything from rocks in the treads, nail/screw head to....
If you have checked to make sure the center caps are tightly screwed in one other thing that I know of that can cause that sound is the half shaft bolts backing out. Check to make sure they are all tight.
 
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Old 01-29-2010 | 09:09 AM
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The sound is like you are running a stick over a metal fence like we did as kids.
The idea with the bolts sticking out sound good. Where are these bolts located?
 
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Old 01-30-2010 | 12:59 AM
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On the inboard and outboard flange of the half shaft.
 
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Old 01-31-2010 | 11:54 AM
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Outboard I'd guess. I jacked the car up and had all 4 wheels free spinning hoping to locate the noise. To my dissapointment no noise at all. I could them spin by hand and even pulled a gear in with the engine running. Nothing. The noise only seem to appear when under the weight of the car. And yes, the noise is still there!
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 01:18 AM
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Did you check your CV boots for any holes or rips?
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 03:23 AM
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Hi 3hummers, excuse my ignorance but what are "CV boots"?
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 10:00 AM
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If you look at your half shafts ( axles ) there will be a rubber boot on each end. Look for rips or tears. A half shaft starting to go can make a clicking noise. Might do a lube job while you are under the truck.
 



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