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Willyboy · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:22 Post subject: Rumbling from front

I’ve got a rumbling coming from the front of my LC 95 while driving. I suspected a front wheel bearing had failed but I’ve checked for play and seem to be ok. Could it be a front diff bearing? If so is there any way of checking for this?

Cheers Will
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DaveWall · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 21:03 Post subject:

Check UJs on front prop

DaveWall · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 21:04 Post subject:

Test by removing front prop lock center diff and take for a steady drive (you may not be insured as you will be in rear wheel drive only)

diggerdave · **** Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith

They're noticeably more sprightly in 2wd!
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1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles

DaveWall · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 19:27 Post subject:

Yes I have always thought it's a shame they don't have a RWD option

diggerdave · **** Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith

I understand in some markets there was a selectable 4wd option. I agree, it's a shame we didn't get them. The rear end is probably is heavy enough in these that you wouldn't get the same tail happy woaAH-moments you get in an unladen rear wheel drive pick up on wet roundabouts (or at least you used to in Hiluxes in the eary 2000s, I don't know if modern ones are better).
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1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles