Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi All, A little while back I posted about some noises coming from the rear axle/prop uj it happened when coming off the throttle and sounded like a rumbling nocking sort of noise. Well I thought that because I have a 2” lift perhaps it was causing the prop to nock given the increased angle. I fitted a 30mm billet spacer to the prop but still the same noise on deceleration. However whilst fitting the spacer I noticed that the rear axle drive flange (I think it’s called that) had some play as I was able to rotate the flange back and forth about a centimetre but couldn’t detect any lateral play. Could this be the cause of the noises and if so how do I fix it. Cheers J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 its possible, can only replace the flanges to fix it. They dont cost alot. Check your a frame ball joint as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 If you are talking about the flange on the front of the diff that the prop bolts to then you will have a small amnount of radial movement , It may be worth checking the play in the hub flanges (driving member) , as later defenders are prone to play there when they went from oil to grease hubs . Just take off the little cap and with handbrake on and wheel jacked up ( on one of your jacks ) try to rotate wheel back and forth looking for movement between axle shaft and member . HTSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks all, I will get "one of my jacks" out and check the hubs J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Update: "It was the prop what done it" I fitted a new wide angle rear prop today and all the crash bang wallop of gear changing gone! all the low grumbling as I came off the gas gone! New power steering pump leaking now Oh well still under warranty I suppose Cheers All J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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