Noisy 4wd

midnightmadman · 02-17-2007, 03:46 PM

My 4wd seems noise and vibrates a lot when engaged. Sort of makes a groawning sound.
Is that normal?

Should it be as quiet as 2wd?

**konigfritz** · 02-17-2007, 03:48 PM

are you hearing the transmission, or is the power steering pump? is this on dry pavement (a no no) or on gravel, snow etc..?

Mine is pretty quiet.

midnightmadman · 02-17-2007, 03:56 PM

Its upfront.I can hear it in front of me and I can feel it vibrating under my feet. It gets the worst around 30mph

**helomech** · 02-17-2007, 04:24 PM

I can't tell mine is engaged, unless I try to turn sharp. It still doesn't make noise, just harder to turn.

midnightmadman · 02-17-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by helomech

I can't tell mine is engaged, unless I try to turn sharp. It still doesn't make noise, just harder to turn.

Mine seems to make a little more noise when I turn too. I hear it on snow or whatever.

Do I need to take this thing into the dealer? is it common?

**jmeyer** · 02-17-2007, 04:53 PM

Mine was very quiet when I purchased my truck. Over the last 5,000 miles it has been getting progressively louder. I have mentioned this to my service manager ans he stated that it is normal and his Titan makes the same noise mine does.

I call shenanigans on the whole deal. I can't imagine 4x4 being quiet then getting loud normal!

midnightmadman · 02-17-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jmeyer

Mine was very quiet when I purchased my truck. Over the last 5,000 miles it has been getting progressively louder. I have mentioned this to my service manager ans he stated that it is normal and his Titan makes the same noise mine does.

I call shenanigans on the whole deal. I can't imagine 4x4 being quiet then getting loud normal!

Mine has been doing it since the first time I turned that knob about 2 months ago.

**redneckpapa1996** · 02-17-2007, 05:41 PM

Mine does not make any noises when engauged in 4wd....
Tell your service guy that....I have not had any diff. or tranny problems to date.....I put "THE BEAST" through a rough workout today....Good Luck...

midnightmadman · 02-17-2007, 05:46 PM

I was trying to think of a way to describe what it feels and sounds like. Imagin a differental completely dry..

**jmeyer** · 02-17-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by midnightmadman

I was trying to think of a way to describe what it feels and sounds like. Imagin a differental completely dry..

Then add about a quart of wet sand to the mix and run it at about 30 mph. I know exactly what you are trying to explain....I think.

StuntDriver06 · 02-21-2007, 05:23 PM

yes mine does it too... its like a loud hum that can be felt in the floor, i notice it when i accelerate... seems to be normal i think.... is there anyone that can say that the noise in 2wd and 4wd isnt any different while going straight?

MuskyHunter · 02-21-2007, 05:50 PM

My old GMC moaned in 4WD as well. On the Titan, I recently replaced my transfer case and front differential fluids with no change in sound.

**helomech** · 02-22-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by StuntDriver06

yes mine does it too... its like a loud hum that can be felt in the floor, i notice it when i accelerate... seems to be normal i think.... is there anyone that can say that the noise in 2wd and 4wd isnt any different while going straight?

No difference in sound between 2 and 4 wheel drive, even turning.

StuntDriver06 · 02-22-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by helomech

No difference in sound between 2 and 4 wheel drive, even turning.

is the same true when you step on the gas?

timlahr · 03-07-2007, 03:28 PM

Hello,
I feel my 4 Wheel Drive is noisy also. It make a vibrating noise that is irritating , mostly when accelerating. It also has a cyclic nature to it ...I periodic increase and decrease in sound and vibration. The "cycle" is about 10seconds peak to peak, aprroximately. I have the truck in the dealer servicing it right now for the nonabilty of the 4 Hi to drop out when I turn it off. It has done that from day one. The only way to get it to drop out is to stop or go very slow and turn. I never have had this issue with my Ford F-150 electronic-on-the-fly 4 Wheel Drive system. I have let it go thinking it would "break-in" or something, but now I am nearing the end of the drive train warranty.
Am I wrong to think of the On-The Fly 4 Wheel Hi as just that ...ON THE FLY?
SHouldn't I be able to shift from 2 Wheel to 4 Wheel (Hi of course) while traveling at reasonable speeds (60 or less)? Can sme of you Titan owners tell me this is the case?
Thanks
Tim