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Old 08-21-2015, 09:49 AM
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When I hit the gas (soft or hard) I get a slight clunk in forward and reverse.
Motor mounts and trans mount are good. This is a 2WD so the only things I can think of are the driveshaft U joints or the Diff.
I dont know the condition of the U joints so I was thinking of changing them out or is there something else to look into?
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When I hit the gas (soft or hard) I get a slight clunk in forward and reverse.
Motor mounts and trans mount are good. This is a 2WD so the only things I can think of are the driveshaft U joints or the Diff.
I dont know the condition of the U joints so I was thinking of changing them out or is there something else to look into?
Have you grabbed your shaft firmly in your hand and gave it a good shacking around to see how it feels...

Oh wait that doesn't sound right. Oh well. You gotta feel see if you have slack in your joints
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Have you grabbed your shaft firmly in your hand and gave it a good shacking around to see how it feels...

Oh wait that doesn't sound right. Oh well. You gotta feel see if you have slack in your joints
Were talking the driveshaft right? LOL.

I did for the rear U joint but I have not tried the front yet.
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Were talking the driveshaft right? LOL.

I did for the rear U joint but I have not tried the front yet.
There's a chance you need to grease the shaft up on the output TC. Should have the sleeve over the slip yoke. May have to pull it back and put some grease on it
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Were talking the driveshaft right? LOL. I did for the rear U joint but I have not tried the front yet.
could it be possible the hub bearing took a crap?

Or if the bushings on sway bar wore out?
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Have you grabbed your shaft firmly in your hand and gave it a good shacking around to see how it feels... Oh wait that doesn't sound right. Oh well. You gotta feel see if you have slack in your joints
trying to be funny this time, huh? Lol
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