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Old 03-03-2013, 12:07 PM
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Hey Y'all So I have had a worsening axle clunk when I accelerate turning left at slow speeds. It doesn't do it when I'm coasting. I changed my fluid a few months ago when I did my pinion seal, I used Lucas and champion friction modifier. I did notice when I did that, that the spiders were a little worn. Yeaterday I checked to see if anything was loose but wasn't the case. It's a 97 sport with a 8.25 limited slip only running 31s on about a 2 inch. Any insight would be great guys thanks
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Stop turning left.

If you noticed you spiders gears are worn you don't have a LS,you have spider gears.

You probably need to replace your LS clutches.

http://www.justdifferentials.com/ind...=24_47_289_535
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Didn't think of that! thank you! Also I just noticed that it doesn't seem to do it when it's hot, like after I get off the highway
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Make sure all you lug nuts are good n tight just in case
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Just did that yesterday when I looked at the brakes...
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