TJ in KY
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I decided to check my rear axle hub nuts for tightness after I ran it for about 6 hours. I grabbed the top of wheel and shook it and heard a clunking noise that sounded like right at the differential (center section). The hubs were a little loose so I took the nut off and checked the splines and there was still some room for them to tighten. (about 1/16 inch or so) so I tightened them with breaker bar and 6 foot pipe cheater and got about ¼ turn or less on each one. (broke breaker bar, it was only ½ inch drive, I have been looking for a ¾ inch drive) I don't know if Igot them tight enough yet. I still have the noise, maybe a little better but still there. I was just starting to tear it down for paint and I want to know if I have a problem.
What do I need to check. I had the whole rear end apart new brakes bearings etc and shimmed it so one wheel turns in the opposite direction of the one being turned so I think I got the end clearance right. I had the trumpet off to replace the lower lift pins.
The noise has a very metallic sound, like metal on metal
What should I check
What do I need to check. I had the whole rear end apart new brakes bearings etc and shimmed it so one wheel turns in the opposite direction of the one being turned so I think I got the end clearance right. I had the trumpet off to replace the lower lift pins.
The noise has a very metallic sound, like metal on metal
What should I check
