Clunking when turning steering wheel in 4 wheel drive?

427this · 03-21-2010, 11:51 AM

I have a strange problem I need your help with. 03 Dmax 4x4. The transfer case was rebuilt 1500 mile ago. This is the first time I have used the 4 wheel drive.

When the truck is in 4hi and when I'm turning right or left ie( turning to park or making a 90 degree turn) the truck feels like it has a jerks or has a ratching sensation in the front wheels. My race car has a spool rear end and it feels the same. It almost feels like something is broken or is bound as it takes a lot of power to turn. There is no noise or vibration etc when driving straight in 4hi or small turns. No problem when the truck is in 2 wheel drive. What can the problem be?

TrackerNutz · 03-21-2010, 11:55 AM

Thats normal when in 4 wheel drive on a hard surface.

427this · 03-21-2010, 12:07 PM

I have never had a 4 x 4 before. Before I bought this truck I tested another truck and when it was in 4hi it was smooth and turned sharply without any issues or hard jerking sensations. Maybe the other truck had a broken 4 x 4 so it did not create the clunk/jerk feeling.

**xsivspeed454** · 03-21-2010, 12:14 PM

Definitely normal on dry ground.

2004duramaxLB7 · 03-21-2010, 12:16 PM

yeah, as far as i know all 4x4's do this. my old 3/4 ton ford did the same thing.

Len Todd · 03-21-2010, 12:33 PM

It is normal. But, it is not good. If you are dry pavement, do not use 4 wheel drive. Only use it when the tires can spin a bit to take the bind out of the drive line. (e.g. soft dirt, snow, Ice, etc.)

VulcanD3 · 03-21-2010, 01:15 PM

Yes, every 4x4 I have owned has done this. Normal.

427this · 03-21-2010, 02:27 PM

Okay, thanks guys. Makes me feel much better. I was thinking all kinds of crazy thoughts. Mostly shoot the truck but then I'd have to buy another one................lol

BrentO · 03-21-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 427this

I have never had a 4 x 4 before. Before I bought this truck I tested another truck and when it was in 4hi it was smooth and turned sharply without any issues or hard jerking sensations. Maybe the other truck had a broken 4 x 4 so it did not create the clunk/jerk feeling.

did this other truck have a full time 4wd or automatic 4wd option, this would explain the smooth turn it had. the duramax doesn't have these options.

**daddysLBZ** · 03-22-2010, 07:06 AM

experiences a clunking when ''turning 90 degrees''

in 4 hi.........
It's gonna do that man,a 4x4 cannot turn on a dime especially on hard surfaces......

03-21-2010, 11:51 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
427this Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 63	Clunking when turning steering wheel in 4 wheel drive? I have a strange problem I need your help with. 03 Dmax 4x4. The transfer case was rebuilt 1500 mile ago. This is the first time I have used the 4 wheel drive. When the truck is in 4hi and when I'm turning right or left ie( turning to park or making a 90 degree turn) the truck feels like it has a jerks or has a ratching sensation in the front wheels. My race car has a spool rear end and it feels the same. It almost feels like something is broken or is bound as it takes a lot of power to turn. There is no noise or vibration etc when driving straight in 4hi or small turns. No problem when the truck is in 2 wheel drive. What can the problem be? __________________ 03 2500 4x4 DMax nothing special but it's mine.

03-21-2010, 11:55 AM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
TrackerNutz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawrence KS, Posts: 73	Thats normal when in 4 wheel drive on a hard surface. __________________ 06 GMC 2500 HD,CC,SB, Air cleaner mod, Bumper Lifted, Pcv reroute, Trans Go JR, 4" strait pipe and egr blocked from Husker diesel, and an Edge Evolution Race CS. Update, Lowered 2/2 and added H2 wheels with 265/70/17s www.huskerdiesel.com Husker Diesel - 402-502-6961

03-21-2010, 12:07 PM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
427this Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 63	I have never had a 4 x 4 before. Before I bought this truck I tested another truck and when it was in 4hi it was smooth and turned sharply without any issues or hard jerking sensations. Maybe the other truck had a broken 4 x 4 so it did not create the clunk/jerk feeling. __________________ 03 2500 4x4 DMax nothing special but it's mine.

03-21-2010, 12:14 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
xsivspeed454 Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,359	Definitely normal on dry ground. __________________ 2003 CCSB 4x4 EFI Tuned by ATP -PPE Stage 4 -Silverline 4" Exhaust -MBRP Downpipe -PPE Boost Valve -CAI -Ported Intake Horn -Ready Lift Leveling Kit -Autometer Boost & Pyro -Airdog II 165

03-21-2010, 12:16 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
2004duramaxLB7 DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Franklin,Indiana Posts: 3,249	yeah, as far as i know all 4x4's do this. my old 3/4 ton ford did the same thing. __________________ 2004 3500 LB7 4x4 Dually, 4 inch magnaflow, K&N cold air intake,autometer phantoms triple pillar gauges, airdog 150, PPE boost valve, Stage IV suncoast trans., Danville tuned EFI live. labonte stage II water/meth injection 532hp & 1025tq.--(without water/meth) on danville's rollers

03-21-2010, 12:33 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
Len Todd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baldwin, MI Posts: 689	It is normal. But, it is not good. If you are dry pavement, do not use 4 wheel drive. Only use it when the tires can spin a bit to take the bind out of the drive line. (e.g. soft dirt, snow, Ice, etc.) __________________ '09 2500 Z-71 HD, Wyoming Edition '06 Desert Fox TH '53 Cranky Ex-Spouse N8AGS

03-21-2010, 01:15 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
VulcanD3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 91	Yes, every 4x4 I have owned has done this. Normal. __________________ 2002 2500HD Crewcab LT short bed, no mods.

03-21-2010, 02:27 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
427this Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 63	Okay, thanks guys. Makes me feel much better. I was thinking all kinds of crazy thoughts. Mostly shoot the truck but then I'd have to buy another one................lol __________________ 03 2500 4x4 DMax nothing special but it's mine.

03-22-2010, 07:06 AM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
daddysLBZ VAGITARIAN :) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,224	experiences a clunking when ''turning 90 degrees''in 4 hi......... It's gonna do that man,a 4x4 cannot turn on a dime especially on hard surfaces...... __________________ 2006 GMC 4x4 CC/SB/sle1/LBZ312,000 miles!! PPE HOT+2 225 TUNE beeeyotch:-)AutoMeter egt/boost Suncoast 5 trans w/1056TC!,billet in/out shafts/MagHytec pan!!,M/A built T-Case,4 in.str8piped,5%tint all around 2007 Chevrolet 4x4 CC/SB [LS]LBZ! 72k [this one stays STOCK!] Also, I speed and don't come to complete stops at stop signs. ''don't sweat the petty things,pet the sweaty things'' Click below/pictures of my junk!! http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/vb...do=hall&u=8415

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