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Old May 20, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Driveline shudder...

Ok need help figuring this out. When accelerating lightly I can feel the driveline feel like it shifts to the rear. When I come to a very slow/light stop I can feel the drive line shift forward. Of course when I accel/decel harder it hits harder but don't always feel it. Father in law thought it might have had something to do with the pinion. Today I felt it shift to the rear when accelerating from a stop and here a clunk in the rear, I've heard this sound once before when accelerating from a stop.

I'm probably going to take it to a shop but would much prefer figuring it out myself to save money. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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might be driveshaft slipjoint..

they tend to dry out and cause exactly ther feeling/noise ur refering to..

just pull the drive shaft out and add fresh grease to the splines...
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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What type/weight of grease? I can do it this weekend when I do the oil change.

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Old May 20, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Ok found this link:

Slip joint regreasing

Looks like I need bearing grease but I don't really have a problem with the clunk noise just the feeling of it moving. I'm sure it needs to be done anyway though.
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Found this too :0)

2004 F250 Slip Yoke Service
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Ok it is done and the problem is FIXED!! WHO HOOOOO!! Thanks for the assistance!!
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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glad to have helped...

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