Odd noise

[GngrBeardMan]

I was able to get everything tight eventually. Alignment was way off but got an Alignment done at a local shop and she's running like a top now. Next project is a new radio. Trying to figure out what I need to make sure the steering wheel controls still work lol

 

[whtbronco]

I have this for my Kenwood head unit, Crux SWRFD-60L Wiring Interface. The steering wheel controls work okay. Sometimes the volume up button will change to the next song or radio station. Best thing I can recommend is to call Crutchfield. They will guide you right and they will be there years from now for troubleshooting assistance. I have called them many years after a purchase and they were more than happy to help me.

I'm sure Crutchfield is not perfect, but for more than 30yrs I have always been very pleased with the service they provide.

 

[GngrBeardMan]

I actually ended up going through Crutchfield for everything because of house awesome they are. I've had friends and family over the years that have had nothing but great experiences

 

[GngrBeardMan]

Everything was going great until I decided to test out my 4x4. She's really sluggish in 4x4 and it's noticeably louder. I got a check engine light so I switched it back to 2wd and pulled the codes. Got a P1867 in the "Enhanced Codes" section of my reader but it's not an active code. Gonna just stick with 2wd for now. Wondering what I might have done while switching the CV axle that might be causing this

 

[whtbronco]

How often do you use 4wd? If not often you may have a driveshaft u-joint that's stuck or rusted. If it was caused during the cv axle swap I would look at the IWE, integrated wheel end.

 

[GngrBeardMan]

I don't use it anywhere near as often as I wish I did LOL. In the winter I have it on auto four wheel drive just in case I need it but I don't have many opportunities if any take it off-road. I was looking for a place in my area where I could play around in the mud but haven't had any luck yet. Before I started having issues with the CV axle and control arm I had switched it into four wheel drive a couple different times just to make sure everything is working and didn't have any issues then.

 

[AWAR]

Everyone should also exercise four wheel low a couple times a year to make sure everything works as it should. I have a long gravel driveway so it is easy for me.

 

[GngrBeardMan]

I honestly don't think I've ever had it in 4 low. Maybe 8 times in 4 high over the past four years