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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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having a problem with my f-250 superduty. whenever I take off from a dead start I feel a thump, not hear one just feel it. you know like a weight shift, or drive shaft problem. only have 22000 mi on it its a 2001. took it to ford, the tech said he also could feel it. suppose to take it in next week, I just was wondering if anyone else had a problem like this. any ideas? sorry for the long thread. this is my first posting.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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Check out the SUPER DUTY FAQ, I bet it's in there, sounds like it could be you slip yoke.

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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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thanks will go there
 
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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Talks about it in the "rolling chassis" link.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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sorry. how do I find the rolling chassis link?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Here ya go, Rolling Chasis FAQ
It has a link to site that shows you how to grease it.


Hope this helps.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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My 02 did the samething it started at about 2500 miles. I lubed the slip yoke but that did not fix it. A new driveshaft and carrer bearing install by the dealer did.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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I have been feeling the same thing. My local service department says it is the axle has too much end play. Parts are on order we will see.
 
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Angry thump!!

I've got a 2002 F-250 SuperDuty and I hear a Thump and feel it. To me it sounds like it's coming from under the drivers seat. Have had it into the dealer and they are bone heads. They can't hear dittle. I am going to take it to a different dealer. But I definately have a Thump too.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Thumbs up thump!!

Well, I took it in last Thurs. they replaced the rear axle bearings and poof my thump has gone away. The service dept at my local FORD house is really awesome.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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I Was Told there Is Plastic Shimes Between Each leave spring . In the Front And Sometimes they wear Out . They Changed Mine . Now I Only Here Once in while . And Only when the truck is cold . I also heard the when there not warmed up . that it is common for the Heater door to cause it when the truck is First Started . Somthing about The Heater Kicking in.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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It is more than likely your drive shaft splines. Ford does not grease them at all and when you come to a complete stop you can feel a slight thump as well as when you take off. Take the drive shaft off from the rear end and you have to cut the band off the rubber boot. Mark where you take it apart, so you can put it back the same way and grease it up. Should fix the problem. Use a zip tie for the rubber boot. Later.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Bobcat, this is a 6 1/2 year old thread...
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Probobly not this but,,,,,Make sure your spare tire holds air,,,Just talked to my buddy's Dad,,after a week his spare tire would de-flate,,,and make a clunking sound!!
 
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Bobcat, this is a 6 1/2 year old thread...
 
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