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Post by sasjeep »

Hey all. Was out today and was climbing a small step. A sound came from the front end somewhere that made my skin crawl. It sounded as if a gear was not quit making it into place. Not a load sound but it made me stop. It only seemed to happed when i pushed up the rock face. Any Ideas? also has anyone got a ford 9" front or a dana 44 front for sale. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: ;)
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Post by Steve F »

Could also be the t-case chain jumping a tooth. This can happen as they stretch and it sounds loud and nasty. Although it would be more under your feet than up front.

Better qualify that you need a passenger side drop on that 44 or 9", also 44 is more likely to be found. I'd be taking the diff cover off first though and having a look, make sure it's all in one piece still.

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Post by sasjeep »

Ya it was from the front. the t-case has a differant noise all together. I was in four wheel for quit awhile after the event. I had to get out. why do you think a 9" would be hard to get?
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Post by Steve F »

You're just more likely to get a 44 with the passenger side pinion, I've never heard of a 9" going in the front of a TJ or XJ that's all.

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Post by spazbot »

if all else fail give sam at overkill a call he might be able to source a diff and do a swap for ya.
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Post by FireTruck »

dude - before you go changing diffs you should figure out for sure what has gone wrong... at least pull your axels, open the diff cover and have a look around, check your front driveshaft, etc.

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Post by sasjeep »

I plan to have a look inside guys but My idea is to fix it now and forget it.
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sasjeep wrote:Ya it was from the front. the t-case has a different noise all together. I was in four wheel for quit awhile after the event. I had to get out. why do you think a 9" would be hard to get?
Because they are custom made (AFIK ford never made a steerable 9 inch)
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Post by sasjeep »

if they never made a 9 front it would be hard to get. will have to go with the d44 with abr center.
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Post by SAXMAN »

Could also consider doing a super 30 upgrade on your current.
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Post by jimmyb »

Or I hear ya can get a D44 with a TruTrack cheap ;)
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Post by sasjeep »

jim your a born salesman. lol will let you know just getting all the build info from overkill. will update as soon as i hear from them
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soooo... have you actually confirmed that it's your diff yet??
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Post by DeWsE »

FireTruck wrote:soooo... have you actually confirmed that it's your diff yet??
It's a jeep thing! :?
Most probably why you sold yours.
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Post by Micka »

DeWsE wrote:
FireTruck wrote:soooo... have you actually confirmed that it's your diff yet??
It's a jeep thing! :?
Most probably why you sold yours.
Isn't most of the fire truck now residing in the fire bug?...well, all the good bits, anyway.


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Post by Guy »

Micka wrote:
DeWsE wrote:
FireTruck wrote:soooo... have you actually confirmed that it's your diff yet??
It's a jeep thing! :?
Most probably why you sold yours.
Isn't most of the fire truck now residing in the fire bug?...well, all the good bits, anyway.


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You mean all the non jeep bits .. atlas, rockcrushers etc ..
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DeWsE wrote:
FireTruck wrote:soooo... have you actually confirmed that it's your diff yet??
It's a jeep thing! :?
Most probably why you sold yours.
They talk about shaving diffs...on the inside...............

More than likely side gears/spider gears if it was a "cogging" sensation.

Other possibity is a hub that has shattered.

R&P breakage is usually more of a "bang" or two every revolution of the wheel for the 50 metres you have left to run before it totally shits itself.
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Post by Wooders »

Suggestions:
1. Check all your unis.
2. Check the Yoke - ie that it's tight.
3. Check the Ball joints.
4. Then pop the diff cover & check whats the status in there.

Although no doubt you are making a case to yourself justifying a new set of ProRocks, the reality prob is that it's something minor.
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Post by DeWsE »

Wooders wrote:Suggestions:
1. Check all your unis.
2. Check the Yoke - ie that it's tight.
3. Check the Ball joints.
4. Then pop the diff cover & check whats the status in there.

Although no doubt you are making a case to yourself justifying a new set of ProRocks, the reality prob is that it's something minor.
Wouldn't it be easier to just cahnge the diff over then check all that stuff.

I've seen a D30 being wheeled hard for about two years now with 37's and still not one problem with the front end. (Yes it is stuffed with chrome).

Just doesn't make sence to go change a complete diff when you hear something making a weird noise.
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