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Havne't driven the TJ in a while, but with the daily driver in the shop, it's getting a work out this week.

Seems I've got a driveline related click at the front and it matches my speed. It's fairly constant, regardless of acceleration or not - and is fairly constantly there. But not 100%.

Reminds me of a stick hitting the spokes in a bike, and it's not a grinding sound, definitely a click. Doesn't sound catastrophic, and it's not overly loud, but it's still not a sound I like hearing.

Lifted the driver's tyre last night, and no play, so it's not the bearing, however, when I rotate the tyre, it's definitely there - but sounds like it's the front driveshaft, and it's coming through (vibration) to the hub. Started it piss down with rain/get far too dark, so couldn't investigate more.

Any thoughts on where to look/check/narrow it down? The click wasn't immediately identifiable from one place only.
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Driveshaft uni joint?
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OR the pinion bearing has crushed or come loose. It can hit the main carrier and ruin your day....
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If it clicks approx 4 times per wheel revolution - driveline.
If it clicks once per rev of wheel - diff, wheel bearing etc.
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Ha! Sweet, thanks. I'll try tonight. Fingers crossed it's just the unis.
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you may want to read this

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...d.php?t=141945

and this

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...d.php?t=145752
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