4x4 MECHANIC IN BRISBANE NEEDED-TWO PROBLEMS

[SCANAS]

I have got two issues with my HJ60

1. Once the hubs engaged - I have a rattle / bearing noise in front end. Doesn't matter what gear t/case in. It's always there. Gets worse when loaded up.

2. Once I select 4L I can feel and hear the Transfer case or something else 'slipping' I can feel it through the transfer case lever, but it might be coming from elsewhere. It feels like I am loosing drive somewhere. I ave a bodylift but lever not fouling on body - been chopped away. Won't stay in 4H at all as soon as lift accelerator it pops out. 4L all good but 4h comes straight out

My mechanic suggested overhaul the t/case but can't find the noise in front end. He suggested a 4x4 mechanic with knowledge or drive train angles etc would be the way to go.

Want to get both sorted, who can I take it to in Brisbane? If case needs an overhaul i'd go reduction gears. Thanks in advance. Dan

[cookiesmonsta]

Try goodyear at springwood.John has always looked after me and his mechanic is fairly switched on.If something is over his head he wont just wade in costing you thousands either.He will subbie out anything that is beyond him

Cheers

Cookie

[RAY185]

1: Definately get the front end checked out. Likely to be a broken free wheeling hub or possibly CV. It would need to be dismantled to diagnose.

2: If you are lucky it could just require adjustment of the high/low lever on the transfer. If this is not spot on it will jump out of 4H. I would definately try that first before looking to overhaul the transfer.

[mac85]

For this sort of stuff I can recommend Redlands 4WD Centre, 30 Steel Street Capalaba 4157 3823 3990 http://www.redlands4wd.com.au/.

Talk to Peter Kitchin, if there is a problem he can find it. Peter looks after touring 4WDs as well as Competition Rigs. He himself competes in off road events.