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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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when ever the expy goes from park to reverse it clunks into reverse is that normal almost like a loud snap
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
when ever the expy goes from park to reverse it clunks into reverse is that normal almost like a loud snap
Sounds like you got a bad U joint. If you crawl under the truck and look at the driveshaft you should be able to see if it's bad by turning the driveshaft or should I say, try to turn the driveshaft. If you got a bad joint you will see it move.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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i will climb under there and check it out
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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i tried to turn it and its solid so i don't think it is the u joint what else could cause this
 
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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When is the last time you did the brakes on it? It could be the backlash from your differential. The rear brakes might not be grabbing like they should and putting a load on the axle when going into reverse. Another way to check this is to drive down the road an give it gas quickly and see if it does it again. It might be somthing tranny related.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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the brakes have about 18,000 miles on them
 
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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ford390gashog, did you ever solve this problem? I am fighting something very similar to this.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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If you have a 2003 or newer (IRS rear axle) check you torque arm bolts. Make sure they are tight.
 
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