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added rear leaf,3/4"thick..getting a rumbling???

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Old May 7, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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i added the leaf,and re-formed 2 others..pretty perky now,however i'm getting a crazy rumbling noise from the rear..what is it,and should i b worried?..........i'd really like to know so plz. fill me in... thanks,and God Bless!!
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Old May 7, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Probably a U-joint rumbling do to the driveline angle change. Could also be the slip joint needing grease or a wheel bearing or carrier bearing or pinion bearing. Did you add a 3/4" thick leaf? Ride must be Rough...
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Old May 8, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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thanks for the reply,im gonna look into yhe u-joint,and then check all that u mentioned. The ride really isnt all that rough though..im suprised as well..i really am great-ful for ur time reading and posting helpful tips to fix and answer my questions,as simple as they may be..i thank you..n God bless!!!!
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Old May 8, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by douglasday2
i added the leaf,and re-formed 2 others..pretty perky now,however i'm getting a crazy rumbling noise from the rear..what is it,and should i b worried?..........i'd really like to know so plz. fill me in... thanks,and God Bless!!
When I did my 3 inch lift my driveshaft "Ears" were rubbing so I put a TC drop in and 4 degree shims and it stopped...Tj
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