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Jul 17, 2016 | 02:07 PM

terrylamar

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Rearend Problems

My rear-end is making clunking noises along with grabbing and a sensation of being out of round. It started yesterday when I was turning, now it does it while going straight, not all the time though.

It has an 8.5 with limited slip.

Jul 17, 2016 | 03:53 PM

ManfredVonRichtofen

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Take the rear cover off and look.

Jul 17, 2016 | 04:27 PM

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Take the rear cover off and look.

That wouldn't do me any good. I wouldn't know what i was looking at and then I would be without transportation.

Jul 17, 2016 | 05:21 PM

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That wouldn't do me any good. I wouldn't know what i was looking at and then I would be without transportation.

Look at the gears and see if theyre chipped. Jack up the rear and have someone turn the rear wheel. Listen for the clunk. Could be a worm bearing or even a u joint on your driveshaft.

Jul 18, 2016 | 04:17 AM

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That wouldn't do me any good. I wouldn't know what i was looking at and then I would be without transportation.

If you don't know what you are looking at how do you expect to fix it? Depending on what is wrong, special tools are required to replace bearings and set up the ring and pinion. By the way the rear is an 8.8 and not an 8.5

The rear driveshaft in my '94 had too much play in the splines. It would bang when shifting between drive and reverse. Start checking for something worn or broken....

Jul 18, 2016 | 06:27 AM

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That wouldn't do me any good. I wouldn't know what i was looking at and then I would be without transportation.

Sounds like you gonna be without transportation before long anyhow.

Jul 18, 2016 | 07:19 AM

ManfredVonRichtofen

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Yeah it going to be down because if you dont know how to fix it..youll have to carry it to a mechanic and wait for him and his schedule.

Or

You can keep driving it and be stranded on the side of the road.

So..i suggest fix it before it leaves you stranded.

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Jul 20, 2016 | 07:55 PM

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What Manfred said is the proper approach, lift the rear, take the diff cover off, do a visual/ear inspection for visible damage, broken teeth, chips, debris in the gear oil. Also turn the the axles for both a complete inspection and checking for clunking noises.