Barrachuck Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hey Guys, I have 96 Pathy, I have new suspension but lately I hear a POPing noise coming from the front. When I put it in 4x4 and it has to pull up a hill you can hear it. When in 2wd, at slow speeds sometimes you can hear it and it seems to vibrate. I have never had autolocking hubs so I am not sure if its this or the axles…do you guys have any suggestions on where to start? Thanks Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfounder Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Sounds like it's one of the CV joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Sounds like it's one of the CV joints. +1 I'm thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 uhm. im x3'ing the CV joint. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrachuck Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 So, I guess we are going with CV joints....quick fix...now just have to find the parts....Thanks guys Your rock like a redneck chicken on CRACK rock.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Before you buy new cv's, check for play in the ones you have currently. Try moving them by hand. Also, put it in 4wd, have a buddy drive it over some bumps and see if you can locate the noise. If it is the cv's (or cv) I would personally locate some lower mileage Nissan cv's and run them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 That being said, what you wrote is what my bad cv's sound like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 rock auto has cv joints pretty cheep, check them out rockauto.com if need be worked awesome for me....good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfounder Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 One thing you could do it pop off the drive flanges and see if the noise goes away. They may still make a noise during suspension travel, but it would be much quieter and sound a fair bit different. You could do one side at a time to narrow down which side it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhornet Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 i had a buddy with this noise it was the t-case chain worn out remove the rear axle to confirm cause those front cv axles and drive flanges dont wear out cv joint will only make that noise turning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhornet Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 i meant rear drive shaft not axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrachuck Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Does anyone know the specs to the CV joints? I am going to buy the halfshaft - here in Brazil they are asking me the spindal count...I hope to get the parts today so I have my truck ready for Sundays trip. Madhornet....That will be my next check....when we checked everything again last night the CV shaft was looser than it should be...How hard was it for him to replace the chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Your spline count should be 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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