mosupernak
Adventurer
Hey we put my SS1.2 on my '96 runner 5spd 4x4 two days ago. Today I got a set 285/75-16's and now there's issues.
The inner boots (closest to the engine) of my CV's are throwing grease from the seal around the shaft! Not tons of grease, but it's only been a couple days and I haven't been offroad at all. The boot's not damaged or split and it hasn't released from the housing (...yet). Just old boots or do I need some kinda heavy duty version? I'm getting an allignment soon but right now the wheels look a little like this from the front \----/
There's also a rhythmic metal on metal squeal that seems to cease when I push in the clutch. (Which rules out brakes and wheel bearings right?) I can't really tell if it's coming from the front or rear even with my head out of the window.
And some other squeaking that I'm assuming to be the bushings around the sway bars?
Any help would be great!! I don't think the CV's will last too long!
UPDATE: STEVE @ SONORAN RECOMMENDS CUTTING THE STOCK CLAMP OFF THE CV SHAFT AND REPLACING WITH A #20 STEEL HOSE CLAMP. I'LL TRY IT TODAY. I'M THINKING THE METAL ON METAL NOISE HAS GOTTA BE MY SOMEWHAT DATED CLUTCH. ANYONE KNOW IF THERE'S A WAY TO CHECK CLUTCH WEAR? (WITHOUT DROPPING THE TRANNY OF COURSE)
UPDATE 2: I COULDN'T FIND THE RIGHT HOSE CLAMP SO I ENDED UP BUYING NEW CV STRAPS AND THE INSTALL TOOL FOR $20. THEY WENT ON IN ABOUT 10 MIN. WE'LL SEE IF THEY HOLD.
UPDATE 3: IT'S BEEN 2 DAYS WITH THE NEW CV STRAPS INSTALLED AND THEY SEEM TO BE HOLDING TIGHT SO FAR. LOOKING AT CLUTCHES MAYBE A CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION...
The inner boots (closest to the engine) of my CV's are throwing grease from the seal around the shaft! Not tons of grease, but it's only been a couple days and I haven't been offroad at all. The boot's not damaged or split and it hasn't released from the housing (...yet). Just old boots or do I need some kinda heavy duty version? I'm getting an allignment soon but right now the wheels look a little like this from the front \----/
There's also a rhythmic metal on metal squeal that seems to cease when I push in the clutch. (Which rules out brakes and wheel bearings right?) I can't really tell if it's coming from the front or rear even with my head out of the window.
And some other squeaking that I'm assuming to be the bushings around the sway bars?
Any help would be great!! I don't think the CV's will last too long!
UPDATE: STEVE @ SONORAN RECOMMENDS CUTTING THE STOCK CLAMP OFF THE CV SHAFT AND REPLACING WITH A #20 STEEL HOSE CLAMP. I'LL TRY IT TODAY. I'M THINKING THE METAL ON METAL NOISE HAS GOTTA BE MY SOMEWHAT DATED CLUTCH. ANYONE KNOW IF THERE'S A WAY TO CHECK CLUTCH WEAR? (WITHOUT DROPPING THE TRANNY OF COURSE)
UPDATE 2: I COULDN'T FIND THE RIGHT HOSE CLAMP SO I ENDED UP BUYING NEW CV STRAPS AND THE INSTALL TOOL FOR $20. THEY WENT ON IN ABOUT 10 MIN. WE'LL SEE IF THEY HOLD.
UPDATE 3: IT'S BEEN 2 DAYS WITH THE NEW CV STRAPS INSTALLED AND THEY SEEM TO BE HOLDING TIGHT SO FAR. LOOKING AT CLUTCHES MAYBE A CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION...
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