4WD Issues

theflyingdrew

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Dec 24, 2016
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Port Orange, FL, United States
Hey guys!

I was recently in a front end collision (not my fault) and, after being totally 'fixed' from the collision center, I am unable to operate my 2000 TJ in 4WD. I would take it back to the collision center, but it's been too long now. (I was idiot and didn't try engaging the 4WD before driving away from the center)

It properly engages without issue, but when trying to move it makes a noise every now and then. The noise sound like taking a metal pipe and hitting another hollow metal cylinder with it. This happens also when moving after disengaging.

It also feels like the left side of the front end drive is getting caught on something. (This was also the side the accident occured on) This was my main concern because the jeep physically binds on what feels like the left front side. Definitely made me uncomfortable to drive it any further than a foot in 4WD.

I have no issues with the jeep in 2WD and normal driving situations.

Any info/suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks
-Drew