howling noise coming from driveshaft?

[ch4d]

ey guys im new here and I have not figured out what the issue is when ever i am slowing down form 25mph-0mph i am hearing a howling noise come from my driveshaft maybe... not sure But i just had the rear diff replaced because i blew it with a new motor I got. If i can get some info on this issue that would be great thanks guys

 

[BattelWagun]

Do you have a 4wd? If so, the front hubs can howl at different speeds when the bearings start going out. I don't think it would be anything related to your driveshaft if you've just replaced your differential.

 

[ch4d]

Okay thanks a lot and yes its a 4wd. I was not sure i did not want to start breaking into it intill i figure out what it is but its when i slow down around 25-0 its like a howling noise so thanks ill look into it.

 

[BattelWagun]

No problem chad, post back if you dig deeper into the issue and find out what it is. Also just a side note, if it is your hubs the ABS will start acting up eventually as the speed sensors inside the hubs become more damaged. Thats a dead giveaway that its your hubs.

 

[ch4d]

Okay thanks a lot with the help i had no clue honestly what it was at first i looked at my drive shaft the joints and everything it looked fine but thanks for the info.

 

[Sekani's 96]

Not to thread jack but my rear end is doing the same thing an it's driving me crazy. -_- ..,my noise is definately coming from the rear


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[ch4d]

Not to thread jack but my rear end is doing the same thing an it's driving me crazy. -_-


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you thread jacker xD lol read above that should help.

 

[Sekani's 96]

Lol no no not at all but yea I just did I poked around here an there an heard a few things about the pinion an seal guess the only thing I can do is have it looked at -_-


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[bowtiefreak]

have you ruled out U joints?

 

[Sekani's 96]

I just had my u joints replaced so I kno it's not them.. Looks like me an battlewagun have the same problem.. Mines seems to come from the rear which I hear during acceleration an even after I let off..recent things I heard it could be was pinion N seal or front wheel bearings ..


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[BattelWagun]

recent things I heard it could be was pinion N seal or front wheel bearings ..


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Yes, a bad rear seal/pinion bearing could make a similar noise. I just didn't mention it to chad because he just had his diff replaced. It just seems to me that the hubs are more common. they seem to start going bad a little after 100k on most trucks. Being out of alignment for any amount of time, and even road salt from the northern states seem to make it a ton worse too.

 

[Sekani's 96]

So what do u think would be my best bet to figure out the problem


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[ch4d]

Yes, a bad rear seal/pinion bearing could make a similar noise. I just didn't mention it to chad because he just had his diff replaced. It just seems to me that the hubs are more common. they seem to start going bad a little after 100k on most trucks. Being out of alignment for any amount of time, and even road salt from the northern states seem to make it a ton worse too.

shit well then thats why i never aligned my wheels..... hmmm... that could be what made the hubs go out so then thats probably it.

 

[dub02gpgt]

+1 on bearings and seals. i rebuilt the rear end when i heard those noises with all new seals and bearings and the howling noise went away!

 

[Sekani's 96]

Dub02 how much did it run you for parts out of curiosity?


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[dub02gpgt]

Id say around $300 for all the seals and bearings, i also did the ujoints, and synthetic fluid in the rear diff....

 

[Sekani's 96]

I wish I could do all this myself it would save me a good amount of money shit is a pain..an I had both my rear joints replaced already but I don't even Wanna think of the labor to do that rear end lol


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[AJA]

I just had my u joints replaced so I kno it's not them.. Looks like me an battlewagun have the same problem.. Mines seems to come from the rear which I hear during acceleration an even after I let off..recent things I heard it could be was pinion N seal or front wheel bearings ..


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i ,had the same noise and it was my gas tank skid plate had rotted and a piece of it was rubbing the top of my drive shaft as i accelerated at different speeds.

 

[moviewithnotitle]

I've had that same howling noise as described with the OP for about a year. Not getting any worse, but I finally noticed that the rear pinion seal was leaking. I am also due for U-joints and a rear fluid change. Saving for the parts now...but buying a house at the very moment and this is taking a sideline. Glad I only drive her weekends for now. If my local mechanic can swing me a good deal, maybe I'll have him do it. I am limited on time too, not to mention it's starting to get colder in Jersey!

 

[Sekani's 96]

Hey man let me know how long it should take to do that. I know the parts for the bearings an seals will run you close to 300 an from what I've heard its best to get some synthetic fluid in there,I Live Up in Massachusetts so I no about the cold weather it's ridiculous


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