When In 4wd - Click,clunk,knock Sound?

[flytuc]

Hey all,

Got a 6 inch lift put on my 2005 GMC Sierra and dont know if this has anything to do it with it, but When I put it in reverse and/or turn wheel sharp and drive it gives and awful sound like I am contacting something I am not suppose to be. Sounds like something grapping and giving a click, snap, pop noises when rolling..Please respond with any advice you can give,,Thanks

Stephen

[blackout07]

CV's bad?

[Nytemare]

CV's bad?

+1

That's what I said in his other post.

[Jennabear]

Do you have it in 4Hi or 4Lo. I am pretty sure this is normal in 4Lo due to the TQ you are putting to the ground. It takes a lot to move those wheels and then you try to turn them, it puts more stress on the system, especially at slow speeds.

[stlavsa]

Do you have it in 4Hi or 4Lo. I am pretty sure this is normal in 4Lo due to the TQ you are putting to the ground. It takes a lot to move those wheels and then you try to turn them, it puts more stress on the system, especially at slow speeds.

 

 

your not driving around in 4wd on the dry pavement are you? Cuz that will do it, and those sounds "sound" bad for a reason.

 

edit: After re-reading the post, i see that your saying it happens on sharp turns and in reverse? Is it when your turning in revcerse?? and does this ONLY happen in 4wd? Generally rubbing in reverse and when ur turned fully locked is clearance issues wth tires and fenders. Wat size tires are you running? Is that whats rubbing?

[flytuc]

Yep, It only happens in 4wd and I think it is hi b/c when I forst noticed it I must have accidentally hit the button before backing up with wheels turned..But I pulled a car out of ditch in snow we had here in the south and started spinning, then put in 4 hi and pulled him out, but when backing up with wheels turned, I heard it again (the sound)..I am just assuming it is the lift I have,,,I am running a 6 inch lift with 35's...No other issues are happening...

[MaForrest]

If it doesn't do it in 2wd, then it cant be the CV's. Since they are always spinning, it will do it in 2wd or 4wd if it were the CV's. The only bad thing about it is that these front ends have so many different parts to them. It could be a number of things. Front axle actuator, worn out tie rods-idler arm, ball joins might be starting to go (even if they arnt leaning yet, if they get weak they will lean while under a load from the front tires ) etc... Im running a 6 inch and 35's as well and my front end is smoked and when Im in 4wd, she makes all kinds of popping and pinging and snapping sounds. Its just front the worn out front end and steering parts moving around so much due to slack. Could be wrong, but mine does it and i know my 4wd is flawless and my CV's are brand new. something to check.

[1 sic chv]

its becuz you dont have locking hubs you should be fine as long as it only does it in 4wd

[MaForrest]

its becuz you dont have locking hubs you should be fine as long as it only does it in 4wd

 

 

Im sorry but thats not right. If a front end clunks and pops and clinks at all....ever, then there is somthing not right. Worn out joints, bushings, busted CV, stripped or worn teeth on the axle lock inside the diff, brocken teeth on ring and or pinion...etc. The only difference between an auto hub and a manual hub is the manual hub, you get out and lock them by hand. An auto hub is always locked in since your CV is splined right into your wheel bearing and hub which is held on by your outter CV nut. Like I said before, if it only does it in 4wd, then its not your CV shafts. If you dont want to check your front end yourself, then take it to a shop or have a buddy check it out for you for loose and worn out front end parts. If you dont feel like doing any of that, then just put her up on jack stands on all corners, put it in 4wd, put it in 1st and let them spin while in the air. Turn your tires back and forth. If it dont do it while on the stands, then I would bet money its your front end components making the racket. If it does do it, then I think its either your ring and pinion or your axle lock in the diff.