I got to go wheelin this weekend , and I'm not sure if something broke or what yet... So I figured I would ask everyone here what they think this sound could be before I tear into it tomorrow. I have a dana 44 out of a 87, grand waggoneer. While wheelin , late that night I started hearing a popping sound coming from the front passenger side axle as near as i could tell. Now I have a lockright in the front to and i know the sound they make , and that wasnt it. Both wheels would still spin, and it would only make the sound when I was turning. Another thing , is when I unlocked the hubs , it would no longer make the sound... Soooo, could this be a broken hub ?:confused: or what do you all think ?
Thanks for any information you may have ..

have you considered taking the lockout off and taking a peek inside?

Yeah Mo , That was gonna be the first place i look at tomorrow. I got in late tonight , from wheelin , and will tear into it tomorrw, But I figured I would ask a few questions first... Thanks

Take a look at the side gears on the Lock-Rite. I had one crack in half and I'd turn it would pop instead of the normal ratcheting.

Try checking the u-joint in the axle on that side.

John

My guess is ujoint :beer:

I would say u-joint also.

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone, I will get to look into it this weekend , and these are the things I will look for.:) :D

I say lock-right cuz that's exactly what mine is/was doing and I know my hubs are good and so are the joints.

Easy