My '99 silverado 1500 4wd started making this grinding noise when I take off. Mostly just when under load or if I hit the gas too hard. Transmission is working good. I had it rebuilt a couple of years ago. The only thing I can think of it is the transfer case. I have talked to a couple of people and searched some forums. Maybe a slipping chain in the transfer case or I saw a post about some snap ring in the tail shaft breaking. Do you guys have any experience or thoughts about my truck?

 

does it start grinding only when in 4wd or does it happen in 2wd AND 4wd?

 

It does it in 2wd. not sure about 4wd.

 

put it in 4wd and see if it still does it. if it doesnt then it is probably a slipping chain like you said

 

I put it in 4wd high and no problems. So you think it is a chain. Anyone have any experience with this? Is this something that needs to be done by a transmission guy or can I tackle this at home?

 

unless you know how to get in there without messing anything up have someone do it. A transfer case repair wouldnt take long for a shop anyway, its very easy to get to.

 

How do I idenify my transfer case? it is a manual floor shift.

 

re: suzuki samurai transfer caseI say screw it, it s costs the same to rebuild one or buy a functional used one.

 

i went to a tranny shop about my blown tranny and the guy at the shop told me that anyone can rebuild a tranny of transfer but you gotta have the ***** to try, he said they arent difficult but you have to go for it, im actually going to try to rebuild my tranny this weekend

 

salvage yard transfer casesI have had a lot of good luck with these guys, transfer cases, they have a bunch of salvage yards across the country