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Jan 4, 2015 | 02:44 PM

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Runky

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Have you checked the lug nuts? The shocks look old but don't look like they blew out. Also, is the feeling you get a high/low speeds, only going over bumps, etc.

Jan 4, 2015 | 02:58 PM

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Collin Wersal

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I just found a hose with a white plastic tip that comes out of rear diff. It was not hooked in. Any idea where it goes

Jan 4, 2015 | 02:59 PM

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Collin Wersal

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Low speed. Like just starting out

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:01 PM

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Shaneb75

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Your probably looking at the vent hose.

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Collin Wersal

I just found a hose with a white plastic tip that comes out of rear diff. It was not hooked in. Any idea where it goes

That's probably just the diff's breather, with a cap on it to minimize water intrusion. It just needs to be tied up out of the way with enough slack to not get tight when the rear suspension flexes.

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:08 PM

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Collin Wersal

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Its low speeds and high speeds and doesn't go away

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:12 PM

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Runky

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Almost wonder if it's the universal joints on the drive shaft...especially if it's at slow/start out speed.

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:13 PM

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Collin Wersal

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And it sounded like something broke loud pop

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Jan 4, 2015 | 03:14 PM

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Runky

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Have you checked the differential fluid level?

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:42 PM

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Collin Wersal

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No I haven't. I'm gonna have to take it in. I have limited resources where I'm at

Jan 4, 2015 | 04:08 PM

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87crewdually

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Check the driveline, u joints , ect. Look for any slop or play with the tires chocked and the truck not running in neutral.

Jan 4, 2015 | 04:15 PM

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Collin Wersal

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My buddy is a few hours away. He's gonna try to make it up wends so we can figure it out

Jan 4, 2015 | 05:57 PM

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Piolet

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While you are inspecting everything also check your rear leaf packs. It won't explain the fluid but might explain the noise or chatter. And also check the shackles, I had one break a few years ago on an Explorer