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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Default Clanking noise when driving at low speeds

Recently I started hearing a clanking sound that's pretty loud, whenever I drive at low speeds but goes away around 20 mph and then starts chirping. I have no clue what it is, front differential? No clue. Can Anyone help?!?!

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Have you checked your u joints?
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Just did the rear one on the front driveshaft moves a little but all the others are fine.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Should not have any movement. Mine do and I got the same thing going on
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Check the front axle shaft u-joints.
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