rearend(?) problem
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From: indiana
rearend(?) problem
when decelerating my truck vibrates and makes a kind of grinding noise... it does it a little bit while accelerating. it did that for about a week
now it just makes a lot of sounds (clinging-ish) when im accelerating, it doesnt do this when i let off the gas.
would this have something to do with the rearend or driveshaft or what? BTW: my clutch is going out, could that be related?
also when starting/or going after shifting into 3rd it makes a "clunk" kind of noise, its been doin this 4 a while so i dont know if its related.
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From: Gainesville, FL
rearend(?) problem
Sloth,
Your describing U-joints. The driveshaft misalignment could cause a vibe. U-joints make a clicking/grinding noise when they go. The clunk to 3rd gear? Is that when you shift into it? Or after you let out the clutch?
KingFisher
Your describing U-joints. The driveshaft misalignment could cause a vibe. U-joints make a clicking/grinding noise when they go. The clunk to 3rd gear? Is that when you shift into it? Or after you let out the clutch?
KingFisher
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From: Virginia
rearend(?) problem
Block the wheels so it won't roll away, leave it in neutral, and get under there and have a look. Wiggle and twist the drive shaft. If you have a splined slip joint, make sure there is no side play at the joint. Twist the drive shaft and look careful at the u-joints for play.
