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Old 12-24-2012, 04:06 PM
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When in reverse if I give it more than a little bit of gas it starts popping 2wd or 4wd sounds like its coming from transfer case
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I had same problem but in turning and acceleration turned out to be control arm bushings
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ever lube the slip yoke?? could be that.
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I havent lubed it I dont have a sye and have a 6.5 inch lift havent looked to close in fear tcase is going
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um get sye i can't believe ur running 6.5 on a stock tailshaft and stock ds how much vibe do u got that big of an angle could def f things up
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It was like that wen I bought it waitin on tax time to get one
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