I think I broke something

[jlmilligan]

After putting in the 1' spacer and FJC springs life was good. For a moment. Now when I turn left, I hear a grinding sound coming from my left front tire. I think it is the CV joint but it doesn't sound like the bad cv joints I have had in my cars. sound more like a grinding than a clicking. Also, what possibly could I have done to hurt the cv joint? The sound goes away (almost) when I slip it into nuetral during the turn. Any ideas on what it could be and where I would get a good deal on a joint if needed?

 

[HB 4X4]

After putting in the 1' spacer and FJC springs life was good. For a moment. Now when I turn left, I hear a grinding sound coming from my left front tire. I think it is the CV joint but it doesn't sound like the bad cv joints I have had in my cars. sound more like a grinding than a clicking. Also, what possibly could I have done to hurt the cv joint? The sound goes away (almost) when I slip it into nuetral during the turn. Any ideas on what it could be and where I would get a good deal on a joint if needed?

And this isn't just your tire rubbing anything?

 

[CJ3Flyr]

That's crazy... As basic as it sound are the fundementals solid? Did the brakes look good? Stuck caliper? Top strut bolts tight? Embarrassing as this one is... Are the wheel lugs tight?

I can't believe you did something to a CV.

Last guess... What tires do you have? Did you do an alignment after install? If you have semi-meaty tires (IIRC, you do) consider the following: If you lifted but didn't align you're going to bite into the outer edge of the tire harder when turning due to zero or positive camber. It may be enough to create a hum or grind sound...

:cheers:

 

[drmorbius]

After putting in the 1' spacer and FJC springs life was good. For a moment. Now when I turn left, I hear a grinding sound coming from my left front tire. I think it is the CV joint but it doesn't sound like the bad cv joints I have had in my cars. sound more like a grinding than a clicking. Also, what possibly could I have done to hurt the cv joint? The sound goes away (almost) when I slip it into nuetral during the turn. Any ideas on what it could be and where I would get a good deal on a joint if needed?

Does it happen only when you turn all the way to lock? If so you just need to grease the steering stop.

 

[jlmilligan]

That is why I am asking, I too find it hard to believe that i broke the cv joint with my hands. It happens at all turning angles. Yes I do have BFG all terrains so they do have some meat on them. I have yet to get it aligned but it sounds more like metal on metal. I will check the lug nuts again. We got 16" of snow and it still does it on the snow coverer roads, so I think that might rule out the meaty tire idea. I will pull the tire off and see if something is loose. I am usually pretty thorough (10 years of fixing helicopters makes one very anal) so a loose bolt will be a little bitter sweet.:bash:

 

[jlmilligan]

Right now I feel rather dumb and rather fortunate. I think I fixed my grinding sound. I brought my 4R into the hangar this morning and sprayed it down with water. Trying to get all the road salt and crap off of it. I paid good attention to the front end so I could look at after it dried for any loose parts. I couldn't see where anything was rubbing or any loose parts. I did not take the tire off, just checked torque and everything was tight. Turned it full left and right and still no signs of rubbing. Break time was over so I went back to helicopters. 3 hours later I pulled it out and went to lunch. And wouldn't you know it, the noise was gone. :awais: :bash: :rocker: :twak: :headslap: Anyway, that is what I was thinking. Thanks for the ideas.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

It's just awesome when a garden hose, duct tape, LPS2 or some combo of the three fixes a problem :bigok:

Off topic but I would love to some helo flying. I have a bunch of small, corp aviation time (Lears,KingAirs,Citation 525B etc.). R22's scare me. Are they ok to train in with the right instructor or should I just save up more money and do it in a 300?

 

[NJrunner11]

dunno if its the same corp, but my father works for lear sigler (sp) in lakehurst NJ... home of the hindenburg...

 

[jlmilligan]

Off topic but I would love to some helo flying. I have a bunch of small, corp aviation time (Lears,KingAirs,Citation 525B etc.). R22's scare me. Are they ok to train in with the right instructor or should I just save up more money and do it in a 300?

I have not been around the R22 much and but they are a lot like GA. A GA guy with a bunch of money can get one. Please do not take offense, but some GA owner / pilots are very tight and they like to tell the mechanics when something will be "OKAY" and then act like we do not know what we are doing. Then comes the lawsuit from their wives when things go wrong. Okay, now I will get off my soapbox. They are a very safe aircraft when maintained correctly. If you can find a place that takes good care of their investments, then that would be a great way to go. I would easily take my family up in one if giving the chance. I think they get a bad rep because the are not maintained properly and owners sometimes forget to factor maintenance into the ownership cost. I personally would either do the R22 or save up for turbine time in a 500 or B206.

There are two other problems with helicopters. You will not want to go back to fixed wing and they are too damn expensive.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I have not been around the R22 much and but they are a lot like GA. A GA guy with a bunch of money can get one. Please do not take offense, but some GA owner / pilots are very tight and they like to tell the mechanics when something will be "OKAY" and then act like we do not know what we are doing. Then comes the lawsuit from their wives when things go wrong. Okay, now I will get off my soapbox. They are a very safe aircraft when maintained correctly. If you can find a place that takes good care of their investments, then that would be a great way to go. I would easily take my family up in one if giving the chance. I think they get a bad rep because the are not maintained properly and owners sometimes forget to factor maintenance into the ownership cost. I personally would either do the R22 or save up for turbine time in a 500 or B206.

There are two other problems with helicopters. You will not want to go back to fixed wing and they are too damn expensive.

Thanks, that's what I needed to hear. As a pro-pilot who has worked for many owner pilots I hear ya!

About "going back to fixed wing"; I know. I have about 2 hours (several years ago) in an AS350 and WOW!

:cheers:

 

[jlmilligan]

The Astar is a great aircraft. I have only spent an hour or so in one flying around Maui. (never turn down a free ride from a competitor) Very reliable and maintenance friendly. You just have to push the right pedal instead of the left.