Driveline popping/binding sound with video

[jwnaron]

Yeah I hadn't either, but they seem pretty useful and craftsman claims they can remove 6 different bolt head types:

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[jwnaron]

Well guys, I want to report the test drive is successful! I have absolutely no noise coming from driveline. The TC sounds incredibly smooth and quiet. It's really the first time I've been able to drive this jeep and I liked it before it actually ran decently. Can't wait to blow loads more money on this thing and kill many weekends getting this thing ready for the summer and hopefully hitting the trails some too.

I have shift-ability to low range and the 4wd "emergency switch" works as expected. I didn't exactly lock in the hubs, but on jack stands the front drive shaft turned as expected while I was testing the TC on jackstands prior to the actual road test. (wheels in the air)

Again I want to say thanks to everyone that chimed in with useful information. I'm not sure I would have had the confidence to tear into the TC without you guy's opinions. Hopefully I can offer some useful information to fellow members in the future.

If anyone is in the Denver area and wants to get up for a beer holler. I'm in highlands ranch and like drinking beer about as much as I like working on this old jeep.

Feel free to ping me with questions regarding this troubleshooting effort and fix.

until next time...

-Jeff