D30 LockRite Behaviour

[whitejeepxj]

Is the Lockrite supposed to click when driving straight and not under load?

It stops clicking under load but as soon as i let off the gas it clicks again, i thought it was only supposed to click when turning and not underload....

I'm worried it may be damaged...

Thanks,
Mike

 

[dwcjwerfner]

Call Lockrite. I had one that was skipping under load, so they told me my carrier was probably stretched and out of tolerance. I was "yeah right ". But they were correct. Post up their answer if they give you one.

 

[whitejeepxj]

I called them and they confirmed it's not supposed to click when not under load and going straight, he said to measure the tires for rolling measurement...

I will do that tonight!

Thanks!

 

[Mitko]

he said to measure the tires for rolling measurement...

I will do that tonight!

Thanks!

This was my first tough - to check the tire size and pressure, basically this is what can cause it to ratchet.... but what do I know

 

[badcompany]

i would say open it up and check to see the springs and pins are ok.
while your there why not spin the wheels with a buddy and see whats going on.

 

[junkpile]

A cracked ring gear tooth or pinion tooth will also cause a clicking noise. Just something to look for when everything else checks ok.

 

[whitejeepxj]

I looked things over.

1. measured the tires and they checkout to being the same size.
2. air pressure is the same.
3. I drove it around slowly and then thought about front driveshaft u-joints.... i layed down under and i found some free play in the u-joint up by the front output shaft on the t-case... i think the clicking might come from there and it stops under load because the u-joint doens't have as much slack.

I'm going to pull the front DS this weekend and inspect/replace the u-joints

will update after that! thanks for your help guys, much appreciated.

 

[chunkytrunks]

Sounds like maybe the centering ball is worn. That will cause a noise

 

[Mitko]

Sounds like maybe the centering ball is worn. That will cause a noise

X2. Had this before.

 

[2Greys]

X3 sometimes called angry sparrows when it gets really bad. Ignore it long enough the ball seizes and takes out your transfer case

 

[whitejeepxj]

Been reading the centering ball issue causes more of a squeak or squeal, right??

Mine is a clicking noise, kinda like a u-joint of a chain....

tonight im going to pull the front DS and i'll have a better look.

 

[2Greys]

Mine was more of a squeak. Pulling the driveshaft should definitely isolate it. If still happening I would take the opportunity to pull the axle shafts next and look for some play. When was the last time you greased the ujoints or even had them out?

 

[whitejeepxj]

The front axle shaft u-joints are brand new.. the front DS u-joints could easily be 5-6 years old if not more!

 

[whitejeepxj]

Well guys I found the culprit.

The locker is fine and so are the tires. The front DS u-joint had a bit of play in it (swapped in a new one) and the bolts up by the front output shaft/front DS were a bit loose, that was probably the major cause of the clunk.

Thanks!
Mike