MikeyLikesIt Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Okay so here's the deal. I lifted my truck 4.5 inches a few weeks ago. Then i was driving the other day and i broke my pinion yoke. I replaced it and now it is like the truck won't get up and go, it feels like it going to snap. I loosened the yoke because i thought I tightened it up too much. and retightened all the rear end suspension stuff, because it looked like there was too much movement in the rear end, and now everytime i get on it then let off or push in the clutch, it makes this obnoxious growling noise. :dunno: It kinda feels and sounds like the noise is coming from the front of the drive shaft but I'm not sure. So i parked it and I have no idea what to do now... Does anyone have any ideas? :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Dana 35 rear end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyLikesIt Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yes Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd44889 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 what size tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyLikesIt Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 32 in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd44889 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 get a d44 or a ford 8.8 a d35 won't handle anything over 31's and have to watch it with those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah, I have a feeling your axle is toast. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 If you broke the yoke on your axle input, than I'm assuming you dropped (or dragged) your d-shaft as well when you had that happen. With that being said I'd check your d-shaft as you could of damaged it at the joint, and/or trashed a u-joint that is causing the growling. Â I'd inspect the d-shaft first, than if that is fine pull the cover on the diff and inspect inside of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepcoma Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Funny thing, I think I'm getting the same noise you are. I just swapped my D35 for a D44 and got the noise the first time I drove it. It's only there under constant throttle or acceleration, as soon as I lift my foot of the gas even just a little, it goes away. I figured it was just the gears being noisy, since it doesn't seem to get any louder with higher speeds or any condition at all. Hmm perhaps a bad u-joint could be the reason then? How hard is that to fix/replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 pinion angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyLikesIt Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 thanks for the input guys. Yeah, i tightened the yoke, and got rid of the growling noise. However, when I punch it, it is still bogging down and getting a knocking noise under my feet, then i let off a little and then the truck wants to get up and go. I'm thinking about getting a new rear end. If i wait too long before i get a new one will it cause any other damage? Maybe to the front end anywhere? Because that is where the knocking noise is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 If it's 4wd, directly under your feet is the front drive shaft. Upper and lower control arms are there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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