Went 4 wheeling today: I broke something...

AK562006 · 02-24-2007, 07:18 PM

whatsup guys

ok heres the story... about 15 min after I was done, the steering wheel started vibrating and i heard a fast clicking/rattling sound from the front right wheel.

I pulled over and picked up this part :

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and it was laying right there where all the grease was :

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Anyone have any idea what that could be? Is it safe to drive back to the dealership(15 mile drive)?

Thanks alot guys.

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Yellomantis · 02-24-2007, 07:21 PM

looks like you blew a CV.

AK562006 · 02-24-2007, 07:22 PM

should that be covered under warranty?

if not would it be expensive to fix?

can i drive back to the dealership?

Thanks for the quick response

Yellomantis · 02-24-2007, 07:26 PM

you might want to clean the truck first. dealer might fix it, but they might hassle you about the lift. where do you live? if you are in so cal, i would highly reccomend performance nissan in duarte.

AK562006 · 02-24-2007, 07:28 PM

well i bought the truck pre-lifted from the dealership and i'm gonna wash it tommorrow morning

but can i safely drive back?

i live in fresno

Yellomantis · 02-24-2007, 07:32 PM

they should cover it since it was already lifted. they might pay for the tow too.

i would call the dealer and ask them if you want to drive it in. i would get it towed to be safe.

if you drive it back, you will most likely do more damage.

AK562006 · 02-24-2007, 07:33 PM

sweet thanks man

ottof · 02-25-2007, 07:01 AM

Well, I don't know about you but if it were me, considering that it affects the steering, and steering determines the direction of travel and provides for an avoidance factor in a dangerous situation, I think I would have it towed to the dealer. Not enthused about playing bumber cars with a truck.
Good luck.

54warrior · 02-26-2007, 01:05 PM

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Figured I'd save the rest of you the aggravation.

DESERTDOG · 02-26-2007, 01:56 PM

yep blown cv joint nice job!
got love that nissan warranty!

bigjimbo · 02-26-2007, 02:34 PM

i am assuming that would be covered under the drive train?

my boot tore and grease is everywhere...I was going to replace it my self...but if I can get it done for free....I might as well.

gerry · 02-26-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK562006

well i bought the truck pre-lifted from the dealership and i'm gonna wash it tommorrow morning

but can i safely drive back?

i live in fresno

I think you should be okay

kellyj00 · 02-26-2007, 03:13 PM

How do you blow a CV joint?
Seems like off roading these trucks causes more damage than any other truck on the road! My older bro had a 82 bronco he mudded all the time, not one problem, same with his '02 z71.

should I be afraid to take this thing off road? If I do, should I try to avoid anything that isn't firm pasture?