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Is it common for the TJ to make a loud "clicking" noise in 4 low?

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#1 ·
A few months ago I traded in my JK for an '06 TJ Rubicon. The first time I went off roading and used 4 low I noticed a "clicking" noise - but it's only really apparent in 4 low. I've been out on the trails a few times since then and the noise continues. Earlier this week I took my Rubicon into the Jeep dealership and they told me that the noise was "normal" :rolleyes:

Really?

Has anyone heard of this? Sure, there's going to be noises but this noise sounds as if something is loose in the transfer case or something... My JK never made any noises in 4 low and I never had any issues.


Any thoughts / comments would be appreciated.
 
#2 ·
My TJ makes no loud clicking noises in 4lo...the only difference between 4hi and 4lo is that I can drive about 30 mph (estimated top speed) in 4lo and I can go 55+ in 4hi. No difference in noise.
 
#4 ·
If it is clicking there is something wrong! Almost sounds like it might not be going all the way in 4 wheel drive but a enough to turn the wheels I had a Z71 that did that and it was not going all the way in gear! Just a idea
 
#10 ·
That is definately not normal. It sounds like my old LockRite locker when making sharp turns. Can you feel the click in the floor board, steering wheel, pedals, or transmission/transfer case shifters? Does it do it with or without the lockers? Have you tried adjusting your shifter linkage?
 
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