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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: zuki1018 on April 12, 2011, 03:28:00 PM

Title: New to 4wd world. Axle leak and noise?
Post by: zuki1018 on April 12, 2011, 03:28:00 PM
We picked up an 86 samurai.  It has a shackle lift and 31" TSLs.  There is a front left knuckle leak and a back right axle leak.  The left front tire does wobble some at the 20-30mph range.  The other issue is when i let off the clutch, there is a loud THUD.  When i look under the truck the axle seems to be rotating upward a lot.  Then when I roll in reverse it appears there is play in the axle where it enteres the housing.

Im not saying money is not a problem but we bought it knowing we would have to do some work.  I dont mind rebuilding the knuckles and replacing bearings.  I would just like some advise on what brands and what I should rebuild.  This vehicle will be my hunting truck and just see mud... very seldom rocks or anything crazy.  Also I may go to a larger 33 tire max at some point in the future... 2 of the TSL's are getting pretty wore down.  We would like to refresh everything at once if our budget allows.  What is your recommendation? TIA