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Old 02-24-2019, 02:47 PM   #1
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Default Groan from rear end on acceleration

I have a 2004 Precedent that after an Alltrax upgrade it started to groan like dragging brakes on the drivers rear especially. I loosened the brake cables slightly and it gets a little better as far as groaning. The noise happens during acceleration and begins to subside at high speeds but is still present. The noise goes away if you release the accelerator. It’s a low pitched sound like two pieces of large metal rubbing together. Doesn’t sound like bearings. The noise is more prominent in the drivers rear than passengers. Any help is appreciated.
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Old 02-24-2019, 03:46 PM   #2
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Default Re: Groan from rear end on acceleration

Have you jacked the cart up and turn each rear wheel by hand to feal for a drag situation make sure it’s in tow mode.
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Old 02-24-2019, 03:55 PM   #3
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I will be doing that tomorrow and checking for drag. Since most of the noise is coming from one side and the other brake engages quickly I’m pretty sure I have a bad return spring. I’ll post tomorrow. I’m lookin to get a video with noise as well to give everyone a better look at the situation. It’s just very weird it started after the Alltrax install.
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Old 02-25-2019, 09:37 AM   #4
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Default Re: Groan from rear end on acceleration

Wheel bearing most likely


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Old 02-25-2019, 10:18 AM   #5
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Default Re: Groan from rear end on acceleration

Could be a wheel bearing, or a bad motor bearing.
Is the alltrax set up to deliver more power to the motor? That would make a bearing problem much more evident.

I'd check the wheel end first. Remove the brake drums, check the axle hubs for play and spin them by hand and feel for roughness in the bearings.
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Old 02-27-2019, 12:48 AM   #6
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I get no play on the hub last time I checked. I’m doing a full FSIP Motor swap Sunday so that will eliminate one possible cause. I’m more inclined to think bad motor but the isn’t originating from there but both axles make the noise with it being more prominent in the drivers side. I’ll check back after new motor install.
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