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side to side clunk in rear axle
wheel clunks when you shake it side to side.Play in rear axle. 88 ranger
 
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what axle?

im pretty sure all ford axles except the big daddy 10.25 and 9" use c-clips to hold the acles in place. that is what ur probaly hearing. how much play?
 
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hey my family owns some acreage in williamsport pa.Yea i think its just the clips wearing out no doubt thanks
 
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There is suposed to be a LITTLE play in it. Bearings and stuff. That's all I know.
 
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ur family has land in williamsport and ur in CA, thats cool!
 
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