2018 Sahara Rear diff clicking sound

[joeyjoejoe285]

I have a 2018 JLU Sahara. I got new wheels (black rhino armory - 18x9.5) and tires (falken wildpeak a/t3w 275/70/18). Started hearing a rotational thumping sound when decelerating to around 20-10 mph. Swapped back on the stock set up and no sound. Put new wheels/tires on again and the thumping sound came back. I went to a local shop and they put it on a lift. We could hear rotational “clicking” sound coming from rear diff. It’s currently at the dealer and I am waiting to hear the news. Anyone have any ideas why I can only hear it with the larger tires?

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[jlroman2]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/knock-in-rear-with-dana-44.16921/page-90#post-1369437

Good luck

 

[JeepCares]

I have a 2018 JLU Sahara. I got new wheels (black rhino armory - 18x9.5) and tires (falken wildpeak a/t3w 275/70/18). Started hearing a rotational thumping sound when decelerating to around 20-10 mph. Swapped back on the stock set up and no sound. Put new wheels/tires on again and the thumping sound came back. I went to a local shop and they put it on a lift. We could hear rotational “clicking” sound coming from rear diff. It’s currently at the dealer and I am waiting to hear the news. Anyone have any ideas why I can only hear it with the larger tires?

How did it go at the dealer, joeyjoejoe285? Is this concern still present? If so, send us a private message with more details.

Kate
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[joeyjoejoe285]

So the dealer said I need new rear diff and rear axle - unbelievable at only 52K miles.

 

[Jamrock]

It seems as if the clutches that are a part of the anti-spin differential rear axle break down over time. I am not aware of a long term solution for this issue.

You might have to change them again before the warranty expires.

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