When im in 4 wheel drive i hear grinding from the left front when making 90 degree turns on tar. Its pretty loud and doesnt sound normal. Any ideas to as what this could be?

 

I'm guessing by tar you mean dry pavement. You should never use the 4wd on dry pavement because it binds up when you make turns. That is probably what you are hearing. Drive it on a dirt lot or grass lot and see if it still does it. My guess is no.

 

I have to dissagree with you. I drove my truck on tar in 4 wheel before and there wasnt any abnormal grinding. Driving on tar shouldnt hurt the 4 wheel drive at all. It does put more stress on the cv joints and if you turn hard enough the axles will start to bind which is normal. You could really do damage if turning as hard as you can and floor it.

 

Ok, so what are we disagreeing on? Are you saying that the noise is new from the last time you put it in 4wd on tar? If it is then I would be looking at the CV axles. I still wouldn't advise driving on dry pavement with the 4wd engaged though.

 

The noise is new from the last time. Im pretty sure its the cv joints. I know that driving exclusivly on tar will wear out the front end parts more but its making a noise that it shouldnt make even when on tar. Im bringing it to the dealer tonight, i hope they just put in a new cv half shaft.

 

Yeah, that's what it sounds like to me since it's a new noise in the same conditions. Let us know what they do.

 

HMMM that will be a nice bill proaly ur pinion gear....never drive in 4x4 on ne thing dry, and paved why would you anyway???


(note to self don't buy Erich21 truck)

 

I did it just to see the condition of the joint. sounded worn. Well i went to the dealer and he was F-in gone! i was pissed. i drove for an hour and a half to the dealers place. So i found a big pit and beat the crap out of my truck. I didnt hear any abnormal noise in dirt and mud. Hell with it i say, if it does it on tar big deal.

 

mmmmk?