Jingly-Jangly sound while rolling down the road
Hey guys,
2006 FX4, 205k miles. Bone stock, including Alcoa wheels. Only thing "special" is the 31" BFG AT tires.
We've had the truck about two years, and we use it for hunting trips and the occasional trip to the yard for mulch or fill dirt. The drive train has always seemed pretty noisy to me, but lately it seems like it has gotten worse, and I'm wondering where to look first to try and track it down.
Rolling along at 20mph through the neighborhood, I can hear what sounds like silverware rolling around inside a steel pot. Not a grinding wheel bearing sort of noise - more high pitched like if you put some spoons into your dryer and ran it (though not quite THAT loud).
There is a ring to it that makes me think it might be driveshaft-related. The noise happens whether I'm coasting or driving, accelerating or slowing. There is no "clunk" to it - just a constant "jingle-jangle" while driving.
Sound familiar to anyone? Any ideas on what to check first?
Thanks in advance for the pointers!
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