Ok 4x4 guys, I just bought me one and I think its broken.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed70 · 07-30-2008, 09:53 PM

After locking it in the first time, didnt get dirty, really just locked it in to make sure the everything works. And it did.

The next morning I got it up on the highway and took her to work. And we got some weird noises. To me (Im kind of hard of hearing from shooting guns EVERYDAY) it sounds like a grinding/rubbing noise coming from the front drivers side wheel area. But its not always there, it comes and goes. But it ALWAYS there only when I turn right. And I can feel it in the steering wheel.

Now Ive never owned a four-by so Im not sure what to look for, its this a tell-tell sign of a CV trying to go bad? I just dont know. Any help or suggestions for me to look for or at would really be appreciated.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-30-2008, 10:11 PM

Is this a full time 4wd or a part time? Could be a U-joint if it is a full time, or if the lock out is engadged. It could be a wheel bearing in the hub as well.

Slammed70 · 07-30-2008, 10:39 PM

Its part time, I think. I have to engage it anyways. You will have to excuse me, Im not too savvy on 4x4s or their terminology.

By the way, you live in a town named after me.

Mitch-

**Yukon Jack** · 07-31-2008, 09:48 AM

What year are we talking about?

I'd lock the hubs in again, shift into 4wd, then put it in reverse and back up maybe 10-15 feet and get it out of 4wd, then unlock the hubs and drive it around some more to see if the sound is still there.

CPNEJR · 07-31-2008, 01:02 PM

sounds like the hub didn't completely unlock. we've had that happen on our 81 K30. it can make kind of an odd noise and sometimes can be felt as you described. i would do what Yukon Jack suggested.

Slammed70 · 07-31-2008, 06:00 PM

Well, its a 99 S10 with that shift-on-the-fly BS they got....I know, I dont care for it either.

So, y'all think I might not have a hub disengaging. I will find a some lose gravel or something somewhere and see if I can get those tires to spin. If I see three marks I will know.

dammitmitchell · 07-31-2008, 06:15 PM

hey I am Mitch.. you cant have my name go get reborn and get a new name grrr!

Slammed70 · 07-31-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

hey I am Mitch.. you cant have my name go get reborn and get a new name grrr!

Only if I can change my name to Snake....

72 CustomCamper · 07-31-2008, 11:07 PM

A S10 doesn't have lockouts. It could be the wheel bearing going bad. They are non servicable and have to be replaced. it could also be the CV joint in the front half shaft...

Chuck

07-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Ok 4x4 guys, I just bought me one and I think its broken.... Is this a full time 4wd or a part time? Could be a U-joint if it is a full time, or if the lock out is engadged. It could be a wheel bearing in the hub as well.

07-31-2008, 09:48 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Ok 4x4 guys, I just bought me one and I think its broken.... What year are we talking about? I'd lock the hubs in again, shift into 4wd, then put it in reverse and back up maybe 10-15 feet and get it out of 4wd, then unlock the hubs and drive it around some more to see if the sound is still there. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-31-2008, 01:02 PM	#5
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Ok 4x4 guys, I just bought me one and I think its broken.... sounds like the hub didn't completely unlock. we've had that happen on our 81 K30. it can make kind of an odd noise and sometimes can be felt as you described. i would do what Yukon Jack suggested. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

07-31-2008, 06:15 PM	#7
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Ok 4x4 guys, I just bought me one and I think its broken.... hey I am Mitch.. you cant have my name go get reborn and get a new name grrr! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-31-2008, 11:07 PM	#9
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Ok 4x4 guys, I just bought me one and I think its broken.... A S10 doesn't have lockouts. It could be the wheel bearing going bad. They are non servicable and have to be replaced. it could also be the CV joint in the front half shaft... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"



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