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00bigreddak
GenIII
 
12/28/2004
03:10:49
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 Subject: clicking noise coming from the front
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here it goes, I have a 2000 CC 4.7 4X4 3.55 gears, and I have a clicking noise coming from what sounds like the front axle shafts. could be coming from the CV boots, but I cannot tell. the other thing is that it doesnt matter if it is in 4wd, or 2wd. Does anyone have any suggestions?
2000 4.7 CC 4X4, 3" Rancho Lift Kit, Rancho 9000's, 33X12.5R15 BFG KO's, H.O. Cams, K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake, IAT Relocated, TPS @ .76, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust , Jet Performance Speed Control Unit, Shift/Timing Control Switch, Avital Remote Starter/Alarm, XM Stereo, Herculiner
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Walt_Felix
Dodge Dakota
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12/28/2004
09:58:50
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Does it get louder when turning? Is it come from the driver or passenger’s side? Could be a bad CV joint or wheel bearing.
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Note: I very frequently get email from people asking about the lift kit in my
’88. Typically, I will NOT respond the emails (about 90%) that ask questions
I’ve already covered on my web pages (ie. Where did you get the kit?, Who
makes it?, How much did it cost?, What modifications did you have to make to get it to fit your truck?. How hard was it to install? What problems did you
encounter? etc, etc...)
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00bigreddak
GenIII
12/28/2004
10:11:25
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doesn't change if I turn, and I cannot tell which side it is coming from. sounds like it is coming from both sides.
2000 4.7 CC 4X4, 3" Rancho Lift Kit, Rancho 9000's, 33X12.5R15 BFG KO's, H.O. Cams, K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake, IAT Relocated, TPS @ .76, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust , Jet Performance Speed Control Unit, Shift/Timing Control Switch, Avital Remote Starter/Alarm, XM Stereo, Herculiner
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bad dakota
Dodge Dakota
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12/28/2004
23:02:30
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sounds like you have bad cv joints
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00bigreddak
GenIII
12/29/2004
02:47:39
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that is what I thought it could be, I was just wondering if it could be anything else because it seems to be coming from both sides. can I just replace the cv boots, or would I have to replace the axle shafts all together?
2000 4.7 CC 4X4, 3" Rancho Lift Kit, Rancho 9000's, 33X12.5R15 BFG KO's, H.O. Cams, K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake, IAT Relocated, TPS @ .76, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust , Jet Performance Speed Control Unit, Shift/Timing Control Switch, Avital Remote Starter/Alarm, XM Stereo, Herculiner
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Walt_Felix
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2004
07:24:31
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Changing just the boots is possible but either way you have to pull the axles. Then add about an hour labor changing the boots on the CVs and it's advisable you do all 4 boots while you have the axles out. The additional labor will mostly eat up what you save on parts by just doing the boots. Unless your doing the work yourself, it's almost cheaper to just change both axles with remanufactured units. And a hell of a lot easier. Many shops won’t change just the boots because it’s so much easier to just swap the whole CV. If that's the problem. Question, have you looked at your boots yet? Are they ripped? Clicking would indicate excessive wear and/or lack of lubrication. With yours clicking like they are, I would opt for changing the whole shaft.
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Walt Felix
http://www.MoparsinMotion.Com
http://www.Walt-n-Ingrid.Com
Note: I very frequently get email from people asking about the lift kit in my
’88. Typically, I will NOT respond the emails (about 90%) that ask questions
I’ve already covered on my web pages (ie. Where did you get the kit?, Who
makes it?, How much did it cost?, What modifications did you have to make to get it to fit your truck?. How hard was it to install? What problems did you
encounter? etc, etc...)
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00bigreddak
GenIII
12/29/2004
09:08:45
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I've looked at the boots, didnt see any tears. it sounds like it would be A LOT easier to just change the complete assembly. I would be doing all the work so labor isnt the issue, I was just wondering which would be easier/cheaper. Thanks for the help.
2000 4.7 CC 4X4, 3" Rancho Lift Kit, Rancho 9000's, 33X12.5R15 BFG KO's, H.O. Cams, K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake, IAT Relocated, TPS @ .76, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust , Jet Performance Speed Control Unit, Shift/Timing Control Switch, Avital Remote Starter/Alarm, XM Stereo, Herculiner
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