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Old 02-06-2006
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Rear end clicking

alright, topic says it, just got my rear diff fluid changed by the mechanic about a month ago don't ask what type of fluid, and it coincides with the speed (faster=faster clicking) and doesn't do it when in park or neutral

it actually sounds like its coming from one side more than the other, but i couldn't tell you that for sure right now because i have no one to drive it and let me listen.

lemme know what ya'll think
 
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do you have limited slip? he could have forgot the friction additive. or it could be a axle bearing. and this sounds really stupid but i have seen it happen probly not the case make sure there isnt any rocks stuck in any tire.
 
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nah no rocks, its not really that type of clickin.. and i got 3.55 gears no ls
 
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try pulling the drums and see how they are inside. i have seen a spring brake and **** is hanging in there it happens
 
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Do you have the hub cap syyle wheels? It could be the cap not locked on tight or even a lug nut off rattling around.
 
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Old 02-07-2006
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Originally Posted by BigEdge126
Do you have the hub cap syyle wheels? It could be the cap not locked on tight or even a lug nut off rattling around.
^^ no, i have no hubs

and last night i took a closer listen to it, i rode in the back of my truck while a friend drove it around his culdesac, and its more of a creaking sound coming from the right rear tire, so it might be the drum i'm goin to have to try and take a look at it.
 
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If its a creaking sound. It is probably the leaf spring bushings which is typical.
 
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my springs creak squeak and sound horrible.. but for some reason its caused by the james duff traction bars so I just ignore it.

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