Can't find that dang "Clickity Clack!"

[Franklinstein]

At real low speeds and....if I have the driver side window down, there is a constant "Clickity Clacking" noise coming from the front end of my Waggy. I've crawled under it and looked all over but can't seem to find anything loose. Any suggestions as to what is causing this? Bad locker? Loose brake caliper? etc... I'd say it's driving me nuts, but im already half way insane.

Thanks for your support!

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Check the front axle joints for slop.

[KYJ10]

Might want to check you U joints. Mine made a clicking noise when i would turn a certain direction. Just a thought. Dennis

[Franklinstein]

Coolness! Thanks Guys! :D

[Max Power]

you prolly already checked to see that both hubs are un-locked?? once when I was parked on the street somebody locked my passenger side hub, it took me a while to figger out the noise.

or

is the center cap loose on your rim?

good luck,

[LRRH]

i will second the center cap of the rim, and also the axle shaft u-joints!! (again...the axle shaft ujoints).

[89grand]

Look for a rock stuck in one of the tire treads. I've had that happen before.

[waggin'ear]

loose Center cap

loose/bad wheel bearings (wheel will wiggle when jacked up)noise should go away when you hit the brakes

Brake dust cover rubbing/hitting

worn/dry sxle U-joint

I had the same issues. I fixed it but still don't know what it was.

Replaced wheel bearings (more times that i am willing to reveal in public)= still there

Replaced spindle and new spindle bearing (spindle stolen from my 79)= still there

Switched rotor (stolen from 79) = fixed noise

The funny thing is that the same wheel bearing/spindle/rotor combo from the '82 doesn't make any noise at all now when it's on the 79.

So the fix is buy another FSJ and start randomly swapping parts until the noise goes away. (just kidding)

good luck

[mtn goat]

Break clips loose! mine does this too, I am just lazy and havent checked it yet.

[Franklinstein]

Originally posted by waggin'ear:
loose/bad wheel bearings (wheel will wiggle when jacked up)noise should go away when you hit the brakesYa done hit the nail on the head there...it just dawned on me that it goes away when the brakes are applied.

Posted by Hugh Jazz:

is the center cap loose on your rim?
Everything on this beast is loose! Dont have manual locking hubs so that cant be it.

Posted by mtn goat:

Break clips loose! mine does this too, I am just lazy and havent checked it yet. Another strong possibility!

And for all you who suggested loose u-joints...(two numerous to name) Ill be scoping that out this evening. I'll let you all know what I find.

Thanks!