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gotta240 · 11-20-2006, 11:25 PM

My welded diff makes lots of clunks and and chatter noise while turning any amount at low speeds.

I fully expected tire hop and squeeling, but this noise is coming FROM THE DIFF. I know its normal in a 2 way, but should this be happening in a welded? Everything is solid now, so i dont even see where this could be coming from...

normal or not?
thanks

blu808 · 11-20-2006, 11:35 PM

The tires should skuff. Sometimes people with worn subframe bushings will have clanking.

Who welded your diff?

gotta240 · 11-21-2006, 12:20 AM

a professional welder i know. I made him weld every possible spot. ALL spider gears were welded where they met, and were also welded to the wall of the carrier(i think thats what its called) wherever they were close enough.

I'm not worried about the welds, moreso the gears themselves. The gears were fairly tight and were actually hard to spin by hand when out of the car.

The subframe bushings ARE worn, but i have the poly inserts..... thanks for the reply!

McRussellPants · 11-21-2006, 12:24 AM

Mine makes a racket from crap CV joints.

11-20-2006, 11:25 PM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	click, clank, snackle, crackle, pop goes my welded diff. My welded diff makes lots of clunks and and chatter noise while turning any amount at low speeds. I fully expected tire hop and squeeling, but this noise is coming FROM THE DIFF. I know its normal in a 2 way, but should this be happening in a welded? Everything is solid now, so i dont even see where this could be coming from... normal or not? thanks

11-20-2006, 11:35 PM	#2
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The tires should skuff. Sometimes people with worn subframe bushings will have clanking. Who welded your diff? __________________

11-21-2006, 12:20 AM	#3
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	a professional welder i know. I made him weld every possible spot. ALL spider gears were welded where they met, and were also welded to the wall of the carrier(i think thats what its called) wherever they were close enough. I'm not worried about the welds, moreso the gears themselves. The gears were fairly tight and were actually hard to spin by hand when out of the car. The subframe bushings ARE worn, but i have the poly inserts..... thanks for the reply!

11-21-2006, 12:24 AM	#4
McRussellPants Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 2,168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine makes a racket from crap CV joints.