Rear-end squeak/clunk
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Rear-end squeak/clunk
I hate squeaks and rattles, and so far my 2003 4x4 SCrew has been alright until recently.
First, I have noticed a squeaking/chirping sound coming from the rear driver's side. It seems to occur at all speeds, and especially when going down bumpy roads. Braking seems to diminish the noise a little. Went underneath with a rubber mallet and started tapping on stuff to replicate the sound. No luck on the big squeak, but I did fix a small squeak on the e-brake line/linkage (the main squeak continues). It's hard to describe...any thoughts from someone cursed with the same problem?
Second, and it may be linked to the same problem, but I often get this clunking sound from the rear end as I am pulling into a parking spot or something when I tap the brakes. It does not affect the braking, it just sounds like someone is banging on a hollow pipe with a small hammer.
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First, I have noticed a squeaking/chirping sound coming from the rear driver's side. It seems to occur at all speeds, and especially when going down bumpy roads. Braking seems to diminish the noise a little. Went underneath with a rubber mallet and started tapping on stuff to replicate the sound. No luck on the big squeak, but I did fix a small squeak on the e-brake line/linkage (the main squeak continues). It's hard to describe...any thoughts from someone cursed with the same problem?
Second, and it may be linked to the same problem, but I often get this clunking sound from the rear end as I am pulling into a parking spot or something when I tap the brakes. It does not affect the braking, it just sounds like someone is banging on a hollow pipe with a small hammer.
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I'll go ahead and check the shocks...don't know if I can wait for it to go away though. Thanks for the tip, and I'll check the tailgate as well. I have a feeling the brakes may have something to do with it because I tugged on the e-brake cable, and noticed the linkage arm that connects the cable to the brake housing seemed to have play in it on both sides, and it was making a tapping noise as I moved it back and forth.
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Holy crap I thought I may have been the only one with this problem in my 03 supercrew. The squeak I hear is like a rotatioal thing...I roll the truck forward its slow I tramp on it its way louder and embarassing. I have had 2 friends tell me they think its a ujoint going bad so Im buying a pair also I noticed the rearend seal is weeping so when the shaft is out I replace that too. I did have the shock squeak over speed bumps but it has since stopped. After reading some of the replies you got I will be popping off the back brakes too. The clunk you talk about do you turn off the overdrive when you just bombing around town I heard you shouldnt have it on if you truckin around at less than 80km/hr (yes Im in Canada) I notice if I forget to turn it off I sometimes get a little thump when cruising at lower speeds. Ill be back to look at this post a little more often to see how your making out good luck I know I cant stand the noise anymore!!
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I have a 2001 F-150 scab. The u-joints went dry after 70k and made the sqeak you describe. They were tough to remove, had to heat them and pound on them. There was not a drop of grease for at least 10 miles in any direction of them!!! The rear was really bad.
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I have a 2002 s-cab, my ujoints went at about 85,000 miles, that was the squeek.
I also get a clunk/rattle over bumps, sounds like it is in the rear end, I will check the shocks.
I also get a strange growling noise from the rear disk brakes when I apply with some force. It doesnt do it with light application, only when I press hard. anyone else????
some people have suggested pads and hardware, they have been replaced...
I also get a clunk/rattle over bumps, sounds like it is in the rear end, I will check the shocks.
I also get a strange growling noise from the rear disk brakes when I apply with some force. It doesnt do it with light application, only when I press hard. anyone else????
some people have suggested pads and hardware, they have been replaced...
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For the clunk/rattle check the u-bolts holding the leafs to the axle. For the brakes, check the emergency drum brakes inside the read discs. They are a pain in the butt! On mine the cable came off the right pawl and the whole assembly was a wreck when I opened it up.
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