Clunking noise coming from front axle passenger side

TFD

TFD

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I've been trying to track down a clunking noise in the front end of my JK and think I've figured out the location.
I've torqued all of the suspension components to spec. I then jacked up the front end so the tires were a couple inches off the ground and checked ball joints and unit bearings for play. Everything is solid. After that, I spun the front wheels and can hear a clunking noise from inside the axle tube pretty close to the u joint on the passenger side shaft. It seems like the u joint is fine.
Do I have a bent or damaged passenger side axle shaft?




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ditterdame

ditterdame

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I have the exact same problem on my 2014 jk. Only it's in the back drivers side :(
It's been progressively worsening over the past 12 mo. Now going into the shop for a FIX
But I had checked all the above that you mentioned...
Will keep you posted

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TFD said:
I've been trying to track down a clunking noise in the front end of my JK and think I've figured out the location.
I've torqued all of the suspension components to spec. I then jacked up the front end so the tires were a couple inches off the ground and checked ball joints and unit bearings for play. Everything is solid. After that, I spun the front wheels and can hear a clunking noise from inside the axle tube pretty close to the u joint on the passenger side shaft. It seems like the u joint is fine.
Do I have a bent or damaged passenger side axle shaft?




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What size tires are you running?
Based on it clunking and not clicking - I'd be more concerned about a bent axle tube than a shaft.
 
TFD

TFD

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Anyone here running a ProRock 44 housing for Rubicon's? I figure I could save some money transferring the internals over since I'm running 4.88 gears and my factory locker still works.


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tgoss

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TFD said:
Anyone here running a ProRock 44 housing for Rubicon's? I figure I could save some money transferring the internals over since I'm running 4.88 gears and my factory locker still works.


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I currently run a PR44 Unlimited set up for rubicon internals. Extremely nice axle housing and yes you just transfer everything over.
 
TFD

TFD

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tgoss said:
I currently run a PR44 Unlimited set up for rubicon internals. Extremely nice axle housing and yes you just transfer everything over.
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Thanks for the quick response. I have a new set of ten factory shafts for the Dana 44 sitting in my garage. Will those transfer over to the PR44?


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tgoss

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TFD said:
Thanks for the quick response. I have a new set of ten factory shafts for the Dana 44 sitting in my garage. Will those transfer over to the PR44?


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Yeah, if they are direct replacement for rubicon shafts absolutely. I run RCV's with no issues just for reference.
 
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