Post by: CrunchTyme on June 02, 2008, 04:47:21 AM
My rubicon D44 rear end seems to have developed some excessive play. Starting out from a stop, in first, there is a pause after I hit the skinny pedal, before a noticible clang, and then teh jeep starts to move. Climbing underneath, the rear drive line turns as soon as I hit the gas, but seeme to turn before the rear end engages. I have yet to crack open the rear diff. as I am still nursing with partially torn bicep, tricep, and rotator cuff . This happens in first, second and reverse.
while driving , I let off the gas in traffic, then accellerate, the same thing happens.
Its a 5 speed, and not too long ago ( 5 months ago) I had the clutch rebuilt, and new seals in the gear box
I am starting to think it's the Rubilocker that is having issues. With the noises I get while reversing,while turning, the occasional clanking while starting out and turning, I think the LSD/Air Locker may have gone TU
Any guesses as to what may be going on, and what I may need to get the play removed would be appreciated.
PS would willing pay in bacon sarnies for the diagnosis, but the bacon here sucks
Cheers
Martyn
Post by: MOCAJ on June 02, 2008, 01:03:03 PM
Post by: greggmo on June 02, 2008, 11:04:44 PM
yup. get and have a look in the diff mate.
Post by: Bubba on June 03, 2008, 08:53:24 PM
Post by: isle of man on June 03, 2008, 08:57:35 PM
Post by: CrunchTyme on June 05, 2008, 09:03:02 PM
Nothing, not a sliver of metal, no filings, no large chunks, no chipped teeth, nothing.............
I guess that is good news...........