bent axle shaft flange
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TheDuff
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Re: Bent Axle?
If you bent the flange, why not pick up some better shafts (I know the flange will not be stronger) that have a warranty, like ten factory? Unless your planning to step up to 40s, the venture to a 60 may not be worth right now. Even if you go 60, unless you get a full float the same thing can easily occur again. And if I'm not mistaken a pro rock 60 is wider than d44 unless you order to be d44 width (dunno why you would want that). So you would be stuck buying both axles at the same time. After lockers and all that with install all said and done, I bet that will cost ya 16k. New shafts=$500 ish, $1300 if you get fronts also
look on northridge
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If you bent the flange, why not pick up some better shafts (I know the flange will not be stronger) that have a warranty, like ten factory? Unless your planning to step up to 40s, the venture to a 60 may not be worth right now. Even if you go 60, unless you get a full float the same thing can easily occur again. And if I'm not mistaken a pro rock 60 is wider than d44 unless you order to be d44 width (dunno why you would want that). So you would be stuck buying both axles at the same time. After lockers and all that with install all said and done, I bet that will cost ya 16k. New shafts=$500 ish, $1300 if you get fronts also
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Re: Bent Axle?
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andrew -
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andrew -
GCM 2
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Sorry about the info on the axle for sale, didn't know you were in a Rubicon.
ttfhell
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Bent Axle?
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Markymark420
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Not taking into account the woobly wheel, is this symbolic of a bent axle flange only? I have this same issue, but always assumed it was the clips on the rear pads needing more grease (been putting it off till next tire rotation).
A warpped rotor will cause a squeak like this too but, you wouldn't see a wheel wobbling around.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
bent axle flang? or something else
So how would one know if they bent a rear axle flange? i ask because i have been hunting down this squeak for a while now and i traced it back to the rear passenger wheel area. The squeak i hear ONLY happens when i make a right turn. if i press on the brakes it stops.
now i know i thought i had a bad wheel bearing before in the past but i have debunked that this time around again being the issue. there is zero play up front.
any help/suggestions would be appreciated!
2011 jks with 32,000 miles on stock rear shafts.
So how would one know if they bent a rear axle flange? i ask because i have been hunting down this squeak for a while now and i traced it back to the rear passenger wheel area. The squeak i hear ONLY happens when i make a right turn. if i press on the brakes it stops.
now i know i thought i had a bad wheel bearing before in the past but i have debunked that this time around again being the issue. there is zero play up front.
any help/suggestions would be appreciated!
2011 jks with 32,000 miles on stock rear shafts.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Higher RPM's on the freeway and a whining noise.
Could be you just have a slightly warped rotor and squeaky brake pads. Try flushing your brake area with a hose and see if the problem persists. If it goes away, that could be your problem. Otherwise, you could put your rear end on jack stands, remove your wheel, brake caliper and rotor and use a dial indicator to determine if your flange is bent.
Is there any end play when you jack up the wheel?
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
i havent been on the highway recently so i couldnt tell you if it does it. i notice it around town all the time on fast long right hand bends and slower sharp right turns
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
if the rotor was warped wouldnt it squeak even when going straight or making a left turn?
i will try flushing it later. we have had some rain here the past few days and im sure some of the puddles i drove thru helped clean it out but i will double check :yup:
i dont have a dial indicator so i guess i will have to go buy one and see if thats the issue.
i just went out and checked and there was no play (from what i could see) while on the ground or up in the air.
seanb123
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Well I know for a fact I have a bent rear flange just waiting to replace it when I finally get to doing my gears but mine does the same thing with the squeaking and stops when I turn right ( driver rear axle) easiest way is like they said jack it up rear axel and put it in drive and have something like a pencil or something that you can line up to the back of the rotor and see if the rotor is moving back and forth at all. This video should show better than I can say http://youtu.be/A_B5PwwH2y8
JayKay
Caught the Bug
This is a possibility. Could be time to replace the pads also. When you go around a corner, the rotor flexes just enough to touch the brake pad wear indicator.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
the only thing that keeps me from thinking its the pads is that they are semi new still. did them about 10,000 miles ago. one would think they should last longer. plus like i said its only when i turn right is when i squeak so why wouldnt it do it when i turn left as well? (not trying to sound rude at all, its all serious questions
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