Got a new 2004 Columbia Edition Wrangler. My first Jeep.
I hear a what sounds like a binding sound when taking off, sounds like the drive shaft and only last for a second or two. I thought I read this front end noise is normal some where but not sure. Does anybody know. I checked everything up there and it all looks and feels tight. Just wondering before I take it in to have it looked at.
Thanks,
Tim
Shouldn't be any noise coming from the front end if you are in 2-WD. If you are in 4-hi or 4-lo on dry pavement, the drivetrain will bind up and you may hear noise and cause damage. Be sure to only use 4-hi or 4-lo on slippery surfaces, like snow, ice, dirt, mud, etc.
Tom
Hard to tell by your description, but should not any "binding sound". I assume it's not in four wheel drive.
-- JimG
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Let us know what you find out as I just bought an '04 columbia that clunks when you accel mildly from a stop. Mine sounds more like a u-joint than binding, so it may or may not be related. Haven't made it back to the dealer yet.
Tom
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