Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Make sure your CV axle nut is torqued properly.
What have you done to your ride lately?
- Thread starter jdmcq
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CowboyTaco
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Yes, I have checked every nut or bolt that I've touched.
This is why I've been looking at torque wrenches that go up to 250 lb-ft. Mine stops at 150 and I believe the manual calls for 176 lb-ft. (odd number, but that's what sticks out in my head) I got it to 150 and then gave it a good umph more.
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PSU Taco85
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how about the carrier bearing, those things are about the worst design I've seen on a truck. They tend to get floppy and squeaky after a few thousand miles. A few things you can do to try and eliminate what might be causing the noise.
1 - remove rear driveshaft and put truck in 4wd. See if noise stays the same or goes away. That will eliminate the rear shaft
2 - jack truck up and remove the coilovers, put truck in 4wd and let truck throttle out in 1st gear. Have a buddy turn the wheel while you jack one side at a time from the LCA working the suspension full travel.
I've found that doing these two things you can find the issue 99% of the time if it is indeed a driveline issue. Other squeaks could be from body mount bushings, or the stupid dust shield rubbing on the rotor.
1 - remove rear driveshaft and put truck in 4wd. See if noise stays the same or goes away. That will eliminate the rear shaft
2 - jack truck up and remove the coilovers, put truck in 4wd and let truck throttle out in 1st gear. Have a buddy turn the wheel while you jack one side at a time from the LCA working the suspension full travel.
I've found that doing these two things you can find the issue 99% of the time if it is indeed a driveline issue. Other squeaks could be from body mount bushings, or the stupid dust shield rubbing on the rotor.
PSU Taco85
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I just got this email from them tonight, funny how that works
Hello! This is Randy Fields, President of Filtration Solutions Worldwide. I’m sending some exciting news to all our FS-2500 customers to let you know that the kit to convert your standard FS-2500 bypass filter into a spin-on filter is almost ready to launch! The filter itself is the same great filter you have come to rely on, but now it is soon to be available as a spin on.
You don’t HAVE to switch to the spin on, but if you would like to, we have made a very simple conversion kit that will take you about 5 minutes to complete. Here is a YouTube link showing exactly how it is done:
As I said, the filter element inside the spin on is exactly the same as the canister style filter element with one exception; we have redesigned it with more surface area for longer life. Instead of 10,000 mile/ 250 hour service interval, the spin is changed at 15,000 miles/350 hours.
The spin on filters and adapter kits will ship in mid-May. We know that there is a high interest in the conversion kit so for a limited time only, we are giving our existing customers the opportunity to PRE-ORDER the conversion kit and spin-on filters at a reduced price of $149.95 for the conversion kit and $59.75 for each spin on filter.
After the PRE-ORDER time period is over, the regular price for the conversion kit will be $289.00. The regular price for the 15,000 mile/350 hour Spin-On filter will be $65.89 (still dirt cheap compared to the price of a full oil change, but $59.75 is still better of course).
The duration of the PRE-ORDER pricing will be for the FIRST 500 KITS ONLY and with over 35,000 standard units in service, the PRE-ORDER period will not last long.
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Thanks for your time. We hope to hear from you soon.
Randy Fields
President
AlienXtx
Nignog
That's why he gave you that deal I bet, knowing you'd prob up grade anyway or getting rid of old stockI just got this email from them tonight, funny how that works
X2 @CowboyTaco I was so tired last night I forgot to add this. It's sounds like the carrier bearing. I had the same issue and couldn't find where it was coming from. @SecretSquirrel diagnosed it immediately when we were putting my truck into drive and reverse in his driveway.
CowboyTaco
Well-Known Member
The problem is the noise isn't consistent. It's happening more frequently, but not consistently. Also, the noise is a clunk and not a squeak.
I may try to put the GoPro pointed toward the center support bearing, or just hold my cell phone pointed at it, the next time I shift into reverse; and again when I start to move forward. I parked in the garage today, so I'm going to start with the suggestions of @AlienXtx first.
I may try to put the GoPro pointed toward the center support bearing, or just hold my cell phone pointed at it, the next time I shift into reverse; and again when I start to move forward. I parked in the garage today, so I'm going to start with the suggestions of @AlienXtx first.
CowboyTaco
Well-Known Member
Alright, jacked it up got the tire spinning as fast as I could and then abruptly stopped it to change direction. Didn't hear any clunking.
AlienXtx
Nignog
Carrier bearing should be your next check. Easy enough to see if it has play.
AlienXtx
Nignog
Now what?
balakay
BabyMax
Bolt it all back together? :shrug:
AlienXtx
Nignog
Why did you pull the valve cover off?
balakay
BabyMax
Driver side gasket was leaking
balakay
BabyMax
Well of course.
And I finally got the crank bolt off. 30" breaker bar and the handle of my Hi-Lift as a cheater. Probably a bit much but at this point I just wanted to break something. Didnt care what
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
You needed a fat guy like me pulling on it.
balakay
BabyMax
I didn't mention that part. Even with the cheater I couldn't break it loose. My dad had to do it and I didnt think he was even going to be able to.