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Source of rattling identified

Hi all, Quick update post to thank everyone for their help and suggestions and to let you know what I found. Hopefully this is of help to others with similar problems. I decided to rebuild the LT230 just "to be sure". Upon disassembly, I found one of the brass shims in the center diff was worn...

The noise started after I replaced both CVs, swivel balls, bearings, etc. Not sure why it would start now; it wasn't there prior to the CV failing.

Had a chance to pull the front diff and it looks pristine. No sign of damage and barely any wear to speak of. I ran the truck while it was on the stands and listened to the transfer case with a mechanic's stethoscope. It was a bit noisy but I can't tell if it's normal. Holding the output...

Update - I put the truck on jackstands in my garage, removed both propshafts, and ran it. The noise from the road test was gone. Added several videos to the album (link below) that show me running through High and Low, diff lock engaged and disengaged, and running through 1-4 and reverse...

Thanks, I love the truck. I'd have said the drivetrain is in very good shape, with a new clutch and rebuilt front hub assemblies. I don't know who rebuilt the transmission and transfer case 20K miles ago but no sparkly bits in the oil that I can see. I changed the oil in both diffs as well and...

That’s concerning. I really would like to avoid another clutch job for the time being. It doesn’t rattle in neutral and get quiet when the clutch is engaged. I’m wondering if this noise is normal with a new clutch that hasn’t been bedded yet but it doesn’t sound like a slipping clutch to me.

Hi all, at my wit's end and looking for suggestions. I think it's the transfer case, but here's the issue. Recently purchased 92 200Tdi with LT77 and LT230, 98,000 miles. Had a moderately noisy throwout bearing when I bought it so when it stranded me on the highway I assumed it was the clutch...