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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 10:58 PM
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1997 Expy EB

I bought a 1997 Eddie Bauer

Found out the rear end was **** ... Replaced it due to the rear end grinding after 120 miles of owning it.

Took it in had it replaced.... Put on about 100 mikes and its doing it again... But only at low speed till it shifts out of First gear type of speed...

What else could be the issue and I didnot replace the rear trailing arms and am wondering if it ccould cause this issue as well.

Live this rug otherwise bit would like to be able to drive the family around safely
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ecko1981
I bought a 1997 Eddie Bauer

Found out the rear end was **** ... Replaced it due to the rear end grinding after 120 miles of owning it.

Took it in had it replaced.... Put on about 100 mikes and its doing it again... But only at low speed till it shifts out of First gear type of speed...

What else could be the issue and I didnot replace the rear trailing arms and am wondering if it ccould cause this issue as well.

Live this rug otherwise bit would like to be able to drive the family around safely
Sounds like its your transmission not your rear differential. If it was your rear diff, the grinding sound would be audible all the time. If the grinding is only in first gear and not in the other 3 gears, then it sounds like you need to have first gear replaced/repaired in your tranny.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CycleVIN
Sounds like its your transmission not your rear differential.
Could also be the transfer case if it's a 4WD. I would hope the garage would've diagnosed this first before replacing the rear end.
 
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