bikeguy
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- Traverse City, Michigan
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 Explorer 2dr
I have a 00 Explorer 2Dr Sport, with the 4.0 OHV & all wheel drive. I don't know what rear axle/gearing I have (I know where the tag is to find out), but I do have a limited slip differential.
Here's what's happening:
From a stop, when I accelerate and make a turn (left or right) I am hearing a "rawr-rawr-rawr" noise from my rear end. I complete my turn and it goes away. Doesn't happen on wide open turns at speed - only from a stop under acceleration. I'm noticing that the noise is more pronounced when I've been driving for 20+ mins - guessing that this is due to the differential oil heating up.
A while back I had a 2dr 89 Bronco II that did the same thing, never did figure out what caused the issue - my previous 4dr 1991 Explorer never had these issues.
I took the truck to a local mechanic and I got a cryptic "your rear differential bearings need replaced" & the quote was about $600.
Is anyone out there experiencing the same issues or have any input on this topic? I've done some hunting on the forums and haven't come across anyone else with the same issues. Threads with pictures would be appreciated - I'd like to figure out what's going on, see some examples and try to complete the job myself if possible.
Thanks!!
Here's what's happening:
From a stop, when I accelerate and make a turn (left or right) I am hearing a "rawr-rawr-rawr" noise from my rear end. I complete my turn and it goes away. Doesn't happen on wide open turns at speed - only from a stop under acceleration. I'm noticing that the noise is more pronounced when I've been driving for 20+ mins - guessing that this is due to the differential oil heating up.
A while back I had a 2dr 89 Bronco II that did the same thing, never did figure out what caused the issue - my previous 4dr 1991 Explorer never had these issues.
I took the truck to a local mechanic and I got a cryptic "your rear differential bearings need replaced" & the quote was about $600.
Is anyone out there experiencing the same issues or have any input on this topic? I've done some hunting on the forums and haven't come across anyone else with the same issues. Threads with pictures would be appreciated - I'd like to figure out what's going on, see some examples and try to complete the job myself if possible.
Thanks!!